Solicitor - Major Injury and Casualty

DWF; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Solicitor to join their Major Injury and Casualty team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will handle high-value claims related to Employers Liability and catastrophic injuries while fostering relationships within a supportive team. This role offers a hybrid working model and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Supportive work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Qualifications

• Technically experienced in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA or catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling high‑value defendant personal injury files.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high‑value claims including EL/PL and RTA matters.
• Draft pleadings, attend court hearings, and gather evidence.
• Maximise efficiency and adhere to court deadlines.
• Build relationships to maintain client relationships and develop networks.
• Provide support to junior team members.

Job description

Why join us?

DWF are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join our Major Injury and Casualty team in Bristol.

Our specialist insurance team includes a large renowned Catastrophic and Major Injury Team, who specialises in complex and major injury claims and advice.

We act for a large number of well‑known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high‑value files with values from £150k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters.

As a Solicitor, you will work with the wider team to deliver high‑quality services to our clients and in return, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

DWF is a flexible business and we have adopted a hybrid‑working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home working and attending the Bristol office.

Responsibilities

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high‑value claims, comprising a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritising work effectively and maximising 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, developing business networks and creating a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
• Providing support and acting as the ‘go to’ person for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA or catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling high‑value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.