Catastophic Injury Solicitor

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

We have a new vacancy for a Senior Associate to join this firm's growing Catastrophic Injury team within our Personal Injury department, in the Manchester office.

The Department:

Over decades of success, the department has received recognition from numerous legal institutions, including being ranked in band 1 for personal injury work in the Northwest for both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

The role:

In this role, you handle a caseload made up of high value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims brain injuries predominately, as well as spinal cord cases and poly trauma. You will be joining a growing and supportive team with substantial experience and long-established reputations in catastrophic injury and your role will involve nurturing and encouraging younger talent in the team as well as developing your own career path with the support of the partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a caseload of serious injury claims, subject to partner supervision and in some cases partner led. You will need to exercise good judgment, skill and absolute attention to the client's own needs and future.
Involvement with our charity partners and supporting their aims and fundraising will be encouraged.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will be a Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE and a solid grounding in serious injury claims work. You should also be able to demonstrate:

Experience of handling a caseload of catastrophic injury claims at grade A or B fee earner level with skill and care.
An ability to progress cases technically, while maintaining excellent client care standards.
An ability to build relationships with clients and our charitable partners.
Good working knowledge of relevant law and procedure.
Strong team working ethic.
An ability to work well under pressure and be proactive.

Benefits Include:

A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
Employee Pension Scheme
Travel Insurance - covering you and eligible family members
Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
Annual promotions process open to all
Work and employee referral schemes

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.