Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Manchester – £30,000 - £45,000

Each year, my client's Personal Injury department secures millions of pounds in compensation for clients across the UK by taking positive action on their behalf and presenting the strongest possible case.
Their team of expert personal injury lawyers produce some of the best results in the industry. They pride themselves on providing a high level of customer service and understand how an injury can have an impact on clients' day-to-day lives, as well as always seeking the most favourable outcome for their clients, thy hold this as a top priority for their solicitors and fee earners. 
They continue to provide expert advice on the full spectrum of Personal Injury claims from relatively minor to catastrophic injury claims and have specialist teams dealing with cycling, military, industrial disease, cross border and catastrophic injury claims.
Over decades of success, the department has received recognition from numerous legal institutions, including a Legal 500 Top Tier ranking in 2024, Chambers and Partners Band 1 ranking, and the Corporate Supporter Award at the inaugural Child Brain Injury Trust Diamond Awards, for our ongoing support and fundraising for the charity.

The role:
The firm are looking for a 0-3 years+ qualified and experienced solicitor. 

In this role, you will assist the team with a mixed caseload made up of brain injuries predominately, as well as spinal cord cases and amputation claims. You will have the unique opportunity to learn from an award-winning team of top ranked lawyers with substantial experience and long-established reputations in catastrophic injury.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting partners with catastrophic injury claims from start to finish.
  • Reviewing records including medical, education, case management etc.
  • Strengthening and growing the team’s charitable partnerships.
  • Leading the way with charitable fundraising ideas and driving social/fundraising activities and initiatives.
  • Collating enclosures to accompany instructions to Counsel and experts.
  • Engaging with clients, taking statements and preparing instructions to Counsel and experts.
  • Attending court hearings, conferences with Counsel and MDT meetings.
  • Drafting of bills and archiving.
  • Taking responsibility for personal development and CPD training requirements.
  • Using your knowledge to support trainees within the team.
  • Keeping up to date with developments in law and procedure.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will be a Qualified Solicitor with 0-3 years PQE. You should also be able to demonstrate: 
  • Experience of assisting with catastrophic injury claims.
  • Experience of business development/marketing/networking/use of social media will be looked upon favourably, along with experience of working with relevant charities.
  • Legal analysis and research.
  • An ability to build relationships with clients and drive charitable initiatives.
  • Good working knowledge of relevant law and procedure.

If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the relevant experience to be successful here please do not hesitate to apply, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. 
For more information feel free to email me directly at ruby@douglas-scott.co.uk or call me for a chat on 0161 233 6360 ext 11060.

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Ruby Quinn

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0161 233 6360

ruby@douglas-scott.co.uk

What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?

I just completed my law degree at Edge Hill University and was working in the sales department of a call center in the energy sector.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

I am most looking forward to a new opportunity and adventure, hitting the ground running in a new career and the opportunities to progress up the ladder with Douglas Scott. I also love the idea of helping people discover new opportunities for themselves in their careers.

If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?

I would most likely be pursuing my law degree down the more traditional route of further study with an LPC and becoming a solicitor.

Tell us something that people might not know about you?

I love true crime documentaries and it scares my boyfriend to no end how calm I am when I watch them! I suppose that is where the love of the legal industry comes from. 


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Catastrophic Loss, Claimant Personal Injury
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £30,000 - £45,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: J78482

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