Solicitor or NQ Solicitor - Catastrophic Loss EL/PL

Why join us?

The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well‑known Tier 1 insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims.

The team is currently recruiting for a Solicitor or NQ Solicitor with a background in dealing with Catastrophic Loss and EL/PL cases.

The Associate will be assisting Partners deal with a range of high‑value files, including injuries of the utmost severity such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, and chronic pain of £100,000+ value.

The team are based from our London office, but we are flexible on hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Partners to manage a caseload of high‑value claims, comprising a variety of defendant or claimant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 – £20m+.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client’s service level agreements.
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
• Providing support and acting as the ‘go to person’ for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential Criteria

• 1+ PQE preferable within litigation and EL/PL, catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience, with case values over £100,000.
• Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Motor and Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work.
• Ideally experienced handling high‑value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members. We will also consider those with Claimant experience.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confident oral and written communication skills.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.