Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Sacco Mann are recruiting for a Catastrophic Injury Solicitor (NQ to 5 PQE) to join a leading catastrophic injury team in Newcastle. The role would suit a Catastrophic Injury Solicitor within 1 year of qualification up to 5 years' post qualification, who have previous experience supporting on catastrophic injury cases valued in the region of £300k to £1million+.

Our Client is a leading national law firm, with several offices across the UK. The team act on behalf of a range of insurer clients on personal injury cases valued up to and in excess of £1million. Due to an influx of work, the team are now looking to recruit an additional Solicitor to support one of the lead Solicitors on a catastrophic injury caseload to include brain and spinal injury and amputation cases.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting on a caseload of catastrophic injury cases, to include brain and spinal injury and amputation cases valued up to £1million plus.
• Being the point of contact for incoming client queries and providing ongoing legal advice.
• Analysing liability evidence and identifying gaps.
• Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
• Corresponding with clients and third parties throughout the process.
• Drafting pleadings, applications and legal documentation.
• Instructing counsel and attending conferences.
• Preparing cases for trial.
• Negotiating settlement.

Requirements:

• A qualified Solicitor ideally in the region of 1-5 years' PQE though NQs with previous catastrophic injury experience will also be considered.
• Technically excellent, with strong knowledge of relevant case law and legal procedures.
• A clear and concise communicator with excellent negotiation skills.

Salary to £40,000 dependent on experience, though may increase for the right candidate.

Flexible/ hybrid working.

Genuine career progression opportunities.

Quality work.

Extensive benefits.

If you have a CV readily available, please do apply via the link otherwise to discuss further, please contact Chloe Smith in the Leeds office of Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9783.