CareerPlan

Senior Associate - Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss

Manchester, GBFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Manage high-value and complex catastrophic injury claims for insurers and corporate clients, conducting liability investigations and developing case strategies.

Role type

Senior Associate (Defendant Personal Injury Litigation)

Builds

Litigation outcomes for insurers and self-insured organisations

Domain

Legal / Personal Injury / Catastrophic Injury

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Liability investigation, case strategy development, medical/engineering evidence analysis, litigation document drafting, counsel/expert liaison, trial/mediation management, client relationship management, junior lawyer mentoring

Preferred skills

Supervising junior team members

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage complex catastrophic injury and large loss claims; Act on behalf of insurers and corporate clients; Conduct liability investigations and develop case strategies; Review and analyse medical, engineering and expert evidence; Draft pleadings, witness statements and other litigation documents; Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts and other third parties; Attend case management conferences, mediations, settlement meetings and trials; Handle claims involving severe and life-changing injuries; Maintain strong client relationships; Support client training initiatives, business development activities and networking opportunities; Mentor and supervise junior lawyers; Ensure compliance with client service level agreements, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.