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Litigation Assistant, Catastrophic Injury

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Kennedys

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need 1-2+ years of personal injury defense litigation experience, have assisted on large cases in a team, and possess strong written communication skills.
  • You will provide efficient support in investigating high-value personal injury claims, maintaining client service standards, and assisting with serious injury cases across various sectors.

Requirements

  • 1-2+ years' with the relevant experience*
  • Litigation experience of personal injury defence work
  • Experience of assisting on large cases in a team environment
  • Strong written communication skill

Responsibilities

  • The candidate will contribute to the effectiveness of the team by providing a comprehensive and efficient support in the investigation and management of high-value cases for a range of external clients.
  • The candidates shall maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm's existing clients and to assist in furthering the professional reputation of the team.
  • The candidate will be assisting on a variety of interesting motor, public sector and EL and PL claims resulting in serious and catastrophic injury.
  • Assisting on high-value personal injury claims.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Litigation Assistant role?

The primary focus of the Litigation Assistant role is to provide comprehensive and efficient support in the investigation and management of high-value catastrophic injury cases for a range of external clients.

What type of personal injury claims will the Litigation Assistant be assisting with?

The Litigation Assistant will be assisting on a variety of catastrophic injury claims including motor, public sector, and employer liability (EL) and public liability (PL) claims resulting in serious injuries such as brain injury, spinal injury, and amputations.

What is the experience requirement for this position?

The position requires 1-2+ years of relevant experience, litigation experience of personal injury defense work, and experience in assisting on large cases in a team environment.

What clients does the Serious and Catastrophic Injury team serve?

The Serious and Catastrophic Injury team serves a range of clients including large composite and motor insurers, self-insured organizations, and corporate clients.

Is there any specific communication skill required for the role?

Yes, strong written communication skills are required for the role.

Can candidates with less experience apply for the position?

Yes, while a level of experience is indicated as a guideline, candidates with more or less experience are encouraged to apply.

What types of injuries will the cases involve?

The cases will involve injuries of the utmost severity, including brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, polytrauma, brachial plexus injuries, severe psychiatric injuries, chronic pain, and loss of senses.

Are there opportunities for further professional development within the team?

While not explicitly mentioned, the emphasis on maintaining high service standards and furthering the team’s professional reputation suggests opportunities for growth and learning within the role and the team.

A global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability sectors. With over 2,150 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields. We act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates. Our deep sector knowledge means that we understand the impact of proposed regulations and advise our clients on the implications this will have on their business. Every day we make a difference for our clients.