It is important that you are skilled at independently managing high-value cases, defending complex injury and catastrophic loss claims. You will work closely with a small team, supporting a senior lawyer with their high-value complex injury defendant caseloads, as well as being fully engaged in developing more junior members of the team. You will delegate appropriately and nurture development for the collaborative achievement of team objectives.

You will communicate & develop relationships with clients, whilst then also representing them in hearings, joint settlement meetings, mediations, arbitrations and trials where necessary. Cases often involve providing detailed analysis of complex liability disputes and/or the indemnity position of various interested parties. Successful candidates will work on cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, brachial plexus injuries, serious orthopaedic injuries and fatalities.

To be a qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer (equivalent to 3-4 years PQE)

To have significant experience in handling or assisting large loss or catastrophic injury files; you will be capable of either handling a case load of large loss injury cases with supervision, or have assisted at a high level on catastrophic injury cases

Defendant experience is preferable, but claimant experience at a sufficient level of expertise and seniority will be considered

To comfortably research and analyse various legal principles that support your developed understanding of relevant case law, litigation practice/process, and Court Practice Rules

Strong technical knowledge in assessing liability, quantum issues, procedural issues (e.g. contested interim payment applications)

Good organisational and IT skills, combined with excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to colleagues, clients, and third parties

Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities within a supportive firm that values integrity and innovation

25 days holiday per year which increases with your level of service (with the opportunity to buy & sell an additional 3 days)

Bupa private medical insurance and WeCare 24/7 online GP services

Discounted memberships

Tech and season ticket loans

Employee assistance programmes

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email timothy.butler@hays.com or call us now on 013 200 3717. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.