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Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
Thompsons Solicitors. Manage a varied caseload of high-value personal injury claims, typically worth in excess of £1m .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-value personal injury claims, particularly in serious injury litigation, while providing guidance to junior lawyers and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
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Qualified SolicitorSerious Injury LitigationComplex High Value Claims ManagementLitigation Strategy LeadershipCase Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Personal Injury Claims ManagementCatastrophic Injury CasesLitigation StrategyFile OwnershipSettlement Negotiation
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationOrganisational SkillsTeam DevelopmentIndependent WorkSupport for Junior Colleagues
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor
Industry Keywords
Orthopaedic InjuriesSpinal InjuriesBrain InjuriesAmputationsPolytrauma CasesRoad Traffic CollisionsAccidents at WorkPublic Liability
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage a varied caseload of high-value personal injury claims, typically worth in excess of £1m
- Handle serious orthopaedic injuries, spinal and brain injuries, amputations, and complex polytrauma cases
- Handle claims arising from road traffic collisions, accidents at work, or public liability incidents
- Take ownership of files from instruction to resolution
- Lead litigation strategy
- Liaise directly with clients, experts, and other stakeholders
- Progress cases toward settlement or trial
- Provide guidance and support to junior lawyers
- Contribute to the overall development and strength of the team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified solicitor
- Experience in serious injury litigation
- Proven track record of managing complex high value claims
- Experience in catastrophic injury cases is highly desirable
- Proven experience handling serious injury claims
- Strong litigation and case management skills
- Ability to work independently whilst supporting junior colleagues
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contributory pension scheme
- £4,000 Car Allowance
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development