Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Keoghs Northern Ireland LLP; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyer for their Newcastle office. This mid-senior level role involves managing complex injury claims, providing exceptional client service, and developing junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have significant experience in litigation, particularly with high-value claims. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical insurance and a pension contribution.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Mental health support services

Pension Contribution (5% Employee / 3% Employer)

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with significant experience in large-loss or catastrophic injury claims.
• Expected to manage high-value cases independently.
• Strong understanding of litigation practice and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Lawyers with complex injury Defendant RTA caseload.
• Communicate with clients and maintain exceptional service.
• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed technical advice.
• Represent clients in hearings and trials.
• Develop junior team members through delegation and guidance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Significant experience handling large-loss or catastrophic injury files

Defendant experience preferred

Strong understanding of case law

Excellent organisational and IT skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Equivalent to 3-4 years PQE

Job description

Keoghs Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Department: Legal | Location: Newcastle (Hybrid), Any Office (Newcastle preferred) | Type: Full-Time (Part-Time hours of a minimum of 28 hours per week considered) | Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience | Ref: DAV-2462

Keoghs is a leading law firm with a reputation for excellence in complex litigation, representing major insurance providers. Our Newcastle office is regularly recognised by the Legal 500. We are seeking an experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyer to defend complex injury claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Support one of our Lead Lawyers with a high‑value, complex injury Defendant RTA caseload (claims ranging from £3 million to above £20 million).
• Accountability: Communicate with clients and claimants’ legal teams, maintaining exceptional service through proactive case management.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research and analyse medical records, liability documents, Part 35 reports, and witness statements to prepare detailed technical advice on indemnity, liability and quantum issues.
• Court Representation: Represent clients in hearings, settlement meetings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.
• Development: Develop junior team members, delegating appropriately and guiding technical growth.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX (equivalent to 3‑4 years PQE).
• Significant experience handling large‑loss or catastrophic injury files, capable of managing high‑value cases independently or supervising lower‑value cases.
• Defendant experience preferred but claimant experience at senior level is considered.
• Strong understanding of case law, litigation practice, Court Practice Rules, and research analysis for high‑value claims.
• Technical knowledge of liability, quantum, procedural issues (e.g., contested interim payment applications).
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for oral and written communication with colleagues, clients and third parties.

Why Join Us

• Professional Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive team in a firm that values integrity and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Values: Our culture focuses on sustainability and success with four core values at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year (increases with level of service, with the option to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution (5% Employee / 3% Employer)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• 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

* after successfully completing probation.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading team of legal defence experts, please submit your CV and we will be in touch as soon as possible. For any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice