Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer
  • England,North West,Greater Manchester,Bolton
  • full-time
  • £30,000 - £50,000 per annum, negotiable
Job Description:
* Competitive Salary
* Hybrid Working Arrangement
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in this firm’s renowned Complex Injury Claims Team dealing with large loss claims.

In this role you will assist a lead lawyer on complex, high value EL, PL and RTA multi-track and catastrophic injury claims. Experience of indemnity, liability and complex medical issues is required and excellent attention to detail essential.

You will work as part of a team progressing each file from receipt of papers from the insurer client to resolution of the claim.
The role will include:
* Working with the Lead Lawyer to manage a caseload of complex injury claims including high value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and fatal claims.
* Communicating with sophisticated insurer clients, dealing with their queries and updating them as the matter progresses.
* Forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence.
* Using your existing knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records in order to instruct medical experts, drawing key issues to their attention.
* Critical analysis of sources of liability and identifying any gaps.
* Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include advice on reserves, indemnity, liability, quantum and causation issues and claims resolution for strategy discussion with the Lead Lawyer.
* Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
* Liaising with all parties involved including the insured, insurer etc.
* Drafting pleadings and applications.
* Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.
* Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
You will be: 
* Qualified solicitor, CILEX or proven relevant legal experience is essential.
* Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum essential.
* Experience of catastrophic / large loss cases involving complex medical issues essential.
* Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required.
* Good advocacy skills.
* Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
* Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions.
* Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
If you believe your experience will be a good fit for this role please don’t hesitate to apply! 
Alternatively, you can reach out directly at or call for further information on ext 11060
Job number 1496554
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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