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Associate - Catastrophic Injury

Davies
SouthamptonHybrid1mo ago
Employment
Permanent Full Time
Seniority
Junior

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Lead Lawyer on a caseload of complex, high‑value and catastrophic injury claims
  • Managing claims from receipt of instruction to settlement or trial
  • Analysing complex liability and quantum evidence, including large volumes of medical records
  • Preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and highlighting key issues
  • Assisting with valuation of claims, including use of the Ogden Tables
  • Drafting high‑quality technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy
  • Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements
  • Drafting pleadings and applications
  • Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations and trials
  • Liaising confidently with insurer clients, insured parties, experts and other stakeholders
  • Delegating tasks to and supporting the development of Legal Assistants and Paralegals
  • Maintaining accurate case management and MI in line with client requirements

What we’re looking for

  • Be a qualified solicitor with a genuine interest in complex injury and litigation
  • Have experience assisting on claims involving indemnity, liability and quantum
  • Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, particularly around quantum
  • Have excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex evidence
  • Be confident in written and verbal communication skills, including telephone advocacy
  • Have a sound understanding of litigation process, case law and court rules
  • Be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Experience with complex medical issues or catastrophic injury claims
  • Experience using the Ogden Tables
  • Exposure to high‑value multi‑track claims
  • We are connected
  • We are dynamic
  • We are innovative
  • We succeed together

Job Benefits

  • Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in office)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Critical illness cover
  • Health Care Cash Plan
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
    • rising to 26 days after 5 years 
    • rising to 27 days after 10 years
    • option to buy/sell up to 3 days
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Death in service cover
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • GymFlex membership

Perks & benefits

  • Medical Insurance

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