Senior Associate

DWF; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Liverpool seeks an experienced Associate for their Major Injury & Casualty team. The role involves managing high-value claims, drafting legal documents, and providing support to junior team members. Candidates should possess 4+ years of litigation experience in serious injury cases worth over £100,000. The firm values flexible working patterns and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees' diverse needs.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in litigation with experience in serious injury cases worth over £100,000.
• Interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, and Catastrophic Injury work.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high value claims ranging from £100,000 to £20m+.
• Draft pleadings and reports, attend court, and run liability investigations.
• Build client relationships and act as a mentor for junior team members.

Skills

Litigation experience

Catastrophic injury expertise

Prioritization skills

Job description

Overview

Why join us?

The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known Tier 1 insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team is currently recruiting for an Associate or similar experience legal professional, who has litigation experience. The Associate will be assisting Partners deal with a range of high value files, including injuries of the utmost severity such as brain injury, spinal injury, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injury, severe psychiatric injury, and chronic pain and running their own caseload of £100,000+ value. The team are based from our Liverpool office, but we are open to discussing flexible working patterns and open to other locations.

Responsibilities

As an Associate in our Major Injury & Casualty team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

• Working with the Partners and Senior Associate to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising a variety of defendant or claimant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 – £20m+ in value.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issue.
• Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client\'s service level agreements.
• Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
• Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role

Essential Criteria:

• 4+ PQE preferable within litigation and catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience, with case values over £100,000.
• Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, Motor and, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work.
• Ideally experienced handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members. We will also consider those with Claimant experience.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment

Desirable Criteria:

• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confident oral and written communication skills.

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.