Solicitor Catastrophic Loss at DWF

The role

DWF is seeking a Solicitor for their Major Injury & Casualty team in Bristol, United Kingdom. This role is for an individual with at least 2 years of PQE, focusing on handling complex, catastrophic, and large loss insurance claims.

What you'll do

Manage your own caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 – £20m+ in value
Draft pleadings
Draft reports to clients
Attend court hearings
Work to court deadlines
Undertake liability investigations
Gather evidence
Instruct experts
Consider interesting medical causation issues
Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
Adhere to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements
Build 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

What we're looking for

2+ years PQE within litigation and EL/PL, catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience

Case values over £100,000+

Technically experienced in Employers Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Motor, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work

Experience handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members

Familiar with working in a commercial environment

Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge· nice to have

Defendant work experience· nice to have

Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid role

Flexibility around office attendance and location

Solicitor Catastrophic Loss

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