Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a caseload of catastrophic, high‑value personal injury claims and support partners on transactional work. You will coordinate investigations, gather evidence from various parties, and instruct experts while maintaining client and firm reporting. You’ll work within Weightmans’ Large Loss team to resolve complex cases and achieve financial targets. The position offers exposure to high-profile, cross‑practice work in a national firm with strong growth in the large loss niche. You will contribute to a collaborative, performance‑driven culture while developing your expertise in high‑value PI litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of catastrophic and high‑value PI cases and assist partners
• Assist in investigations and report preparation for clients
• Review data, perform further investigations, and liaise with insurers, police, HSE and witnesses
• Instruct experts and manage case diary and action lists
• Attend court hearings, conferences, and JSMs as directed
• Draft letters, reserve sheets and action plans
• Support the development of junior team members
• Complete client and firm MI procedures and adhere to CPR and rehabilitation protocol
• Keep up to date with high‑value PI legal developments and meet KPIs
• Comply with internal policies and values; see duties extendable beyond listed tasks

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor
• 0–3 years PQE
• Experience managing a defendant personal injury litigation caseload (Motor or EL/PL preferred)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Team player or able to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of CPR procedures and technical ability

• attention to detail
• deadline-driven
• team collaboration
• CPR procedures knowledge
• data protection compliance procedures
• instructing experts

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