Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Catastrophic Injury Solicitor to join our defendant personal injury team in Manchester. You will work on high‑value, multi‑track claims involving life‑changing injuries, providing strategic advice to insurers and corporate clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage your own multi‑track personal injury caseload from inception to resolution.
• Assist senior lawyers on complex catastrophic injury matters, including employers’ liability, public liability and road traffic accident claims.
• Conduct detailed legal research and prepare litigation documents.
• Liaise with leading insurers, corporate clients and other stakeholders to advance case strategy.
• Develop technical expertise in high‑value injury litigation while contributing to team knowledge.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with experience handling or assisting defendant multi‑track personal injury claims.
• Demonstrated experience in employers’ liability, public liability and/or road traffic accident matters.
• Motivated to build a career in catastrophic injury litigation.

Required skills

• Defendant multi‑track personal injury litigation
• Employers’ liability law
• Public liability law
• Road traffic accident claims handling
• Legal case management

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working – up to four days remote per week.
• Competitive salary (£45,000‑£55,000) plus bonus scheme.
• Clear career progression within a leading international law firm.
• Comprehensive benefits package.