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Associate - Large Loss/Catastrophic Injury Claims

Davies
GlasgowHybrid9mo ago
Employment
Permanent Full Time
Seniority
Junior

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Handling a caseload of high-value and catastrophic injury claims, including those exceeding £1m
  • Supporting lead lawyers and advising insurer clients on all aspects of claim strategy
  • Drafting pleadings and technical advice, and analysing extensive evidence
  • Building strong relationships with clients and opposing solicitors to drive successful outcomes
  • Attending site visits, client meetings, mediations, and joint settlement meetings
  • Collaborating with counsel and experts, and meeting performance targets
  • Managing up to 45 large loss files, with scope to delegate and mentor junior team members
  • Maintaining accurate case management data

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Qualified solicitor with relevant legal experience, ideally in high-value multi-track cases
  • Strong advocacy, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication, client care, and interpersonal abilities
  • Solid understanding of case law, litigation processes, and insurance principles
  • Able to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
  • Proactive, adaptable, and confident in taking initiative and mentoring others
  • Team-oriented with attention to detail

Job Benefits

  • Davies Incentive Plan
  • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 
  • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
  • Simply Health Care Cash Plan
  • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing 
  • Death in Service
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
  • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Tech Scheme*
  • Season Ticket Loan*
  • Gym Flex*
  • Access to Online Discount Sites
  • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
  • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
  • Discounts at local retail outlets

Perks & benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Mental Wellness Budget

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