Catastrophic Injury Lawyer (Grade A)

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Location: Liverpool

Salary: Very Competitive (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Legal / Private Practice

Company: Hays

Consultant: Alexander Payne

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded claimant law firm with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results in complex personal injury litigation. The firm is recognised for its specialist expertise across a range of injury and negligence matters and continues to invest heavily in the growth of its Serious Injury team. Working from modern Liverpool offices, you will join a collaborative and supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged.
This role is open to fast and multi-track PI lawyers looking to develop a catastrophic injury caseload.
Your new role
As a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer, you will manage a caseload of high-value and complex personal injury claims, handling matters from initial instruction through to settlement. You will work on litigated and non-litigated files involving serious and life-changing injuries, while collaborating with senior lawyers, medical experts, counsel and rehabilitation professionals to secure the best outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Managing a caseload of complex personal injury claims from inception to conclusion.
• Progressing litigated and pre-litigation matters efficiently and proactively.
• Drafting legal documentation, witness statements and schedules of loss.
• Attending court hearings, conferences and settlement meetings where required.
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and other stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal procedural requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience handling personal injury matters, ideally including complex and litigated claims.

• Applications are also welcomed from lawyers with strong fast-track or multi-track personal injury experience who are looking to progress into more complex injury work.

• Experience managing claimant personal injury files.

• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities.
• The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ambition to develop a career within complex and catastrophic injury litigation.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a growing and highly respected team offering high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits include :

• Competitive salary.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional birthday day off.
• Income protection, critical illness cover and life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and fitness programmes.
• Modern city-centre offices with excellent transport links.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on .
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Alexander Payne