Defendant Catastrophic Injury Solicitor
Manchester – £43,000 - £50,000
My client are a top tier, international law firm who are currently seeking a Defendant Catastrophic Injury Solicitor to join their busy team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team within a firm that offers top quality work and excellent career prospects.As a Defendant Catastrophic Injury Solicitor, you will be working alongside a Partner on a varied caseload of high value RTA and EL/PL claims to include brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, fatal claims and chronic pain. You will gain exposure to varied and complex litigation and will have the opportunity to take on your own smaller caseload as you progress within the team.
The ideal candidate will have NQ-2 years' PQE with previous experience of handling, or assisting on, multi track Personal Injury cases. Whilst defendant experience would be preferred, candidates with a claimant background who are interested in moving into a defendant role should also apply.
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a range of employee benefits to include:
- Flexible/hybrid working
- Private medical cover
- Bonus scheme
- Pension contribution
- Buy/sell holidays
Abbie Clifford is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment with five years of industry experience. On weekends, she performs as Frida in an ABBA tribute band—a fun fact many people may not know. After a busy day, Abbie unwinds with snacks, a good book, and her cat. She finds it rewarding to help candidates secure their ideal job. Her advice for newcomers is to stick with it, as it’s a rewarding career once it clicks.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Catastrophic Loss
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £43,000 - £50,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1234378
