Associate - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss-Bristol-2-5 PQE

Overview

In this role you will support partners and manage a personal caseload on high-value catastrophic injury and large loss matters for major insurer and corporate clients. You will handle multi-track claims, draft documents, and lead investigations and witness work, while liaising with clients to deliver strategic, commercially-focused outcomes. The role sits in a collaborative, award-winning national team that values technical excellence and business development. This is an opportunity to advance in a fast-paced, high-stakes practice with clear progression paths.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative working environment
• learning and development opportunities
• clear progression pathways
• high-quality, complex work
• flexible working environment
• supportive team culture

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and manage own caseload across catastrophic and large loss matters
• Handle high-value motor, EL/PL, equestrian and cross-border claims
• Conduct liability investigations, policy coverage assessments and quantum analysis
• Draft legal documents and client advice; manage interlocutory applications
• Take witness statements and review medical evidence
• Liaise with insurer clients to achieve strategic outcomes
• Manage files with timetables, SLAs and MI requirements
• Support partners with client development, technical excellence and innovation
• Contribute to marketing and business development within the team and casualty group

Key requirements

• 2-5 years PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Experience handling catastrophic injury and/or large loss personal injury litigation
• Strong understanding of multi-track claims and complex liability/quantum issues
• Determined, adaptable and proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with insurer clients
• Ability to manage a busy caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service and meeting SLA/MI requirements

• strong communication
• proactive approach
• adaptability
• multi-track claims handling
• liability and quantum analysis
• witness statement taking

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