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Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Full Time

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The Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate position is located in Birmingham with a hybrid work model of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
The salary for this role is up to £65,000 depending on experience, along with a bonus and excellent benefits.
Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor or a Claimant Solicitor looking to transition to a defendant practice.
The role involves managing a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury files and supporting senior fee earners on significant claims.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a client-focused approach, with opportunities for clear career progression towards the Legal Director role.

Catastrophic Injury Senior Associate Location: Birmingham (Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days WFH) Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits My client is an international law firm, and they are looking to recruit a Catastrophic Injury Associate for their expanding Catastrophic Injury department in Birmingham. An ideal role for Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor ready to step up into Catastrophic Injury work, or a Claimant Solicitor looking to make the move to a top-tier defendant practice. The idea for the role is to have the successful candidate progress to Legal Director. You’ll be working on a varied caseload of complex, high-value files—including RTA, EL/PL, and indemnity matters—alongside Legal 500-recognised Partners. This is an excellent opportunity to assist on and run large loss claims, gaining hands-on experience with some of the most challenging and rewarding files in the industry.What you’ll be doing:

Managing your own caseload of Catastrophic Injury files
Supporting senior fee earners on significant, high-value catastrophic claims
Conducting liability investigations, policy coverage reviews, and quantum assessments
Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development
Building strong relationships with longstanding clients and helping grow new ones

What we’re looking for:

Previous defendant personal injury experience (Catastrophic Injury not essential)
OR claimant solicitors looking to transition into defendant work
Confident, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills

Why join?

Salary up to £65,000 DOE + bonus
Hybrid working (2 days in office / 3 from home)
25 days annual leave + option to purchase 5 more
Private medical & dental, enhanced maternity/paternity, up to 8% pension contributions
Clear career progression and development opportunities with the idea to progress to Legal Director

For a confidential chat, please get in touch. 0121 272 7371

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