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Solicitor/Associate - Catastrophic Loss Team

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DWF

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have a genuine interest in catastrophic injury work, experience with personal injury files, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team.
  • You will manage complex catastrophic and large loss claims, assist a partner with serious injury files, and work towards becoming a recognized catastrophic injury lawyer.

Requirements

  • You will be able to demonstrate a real interest in catastrophic injury work.
  • Gained experience of handling personal injury files either in their own right, or as assistants to more senior lawyers.
  • The ability to be a team player.
  • Ample communication skills and attention to detail.
  • You will be familiar working in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Able to deal with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims with a value of over £100k, with many being over £1 million in value.
  • Assist by developing a caseload of large loss claims and in time becoming a recognised catastrophic injury lawyer.
  • Deal with a range of serious injury files including RTA and EL/PL matters.
  • Assist a busy partner by undertaking the day-to-day assistance of a caseload of catastrophic injury claims.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Catastrophic Loss Team at DWF?

The primary focus of the Catastrophic Loss Team is on handling complex, catastrophic, and large loss claims, primarily those valued over £100k, with many exceeding £1 million.

What level of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have experience handling personal injury files, either on their own or as assistants to more senior lawyers.

Is experience in catastrophic injury law essential?

While a real interest in catastrophic injury work is essential, prior specific experience in catastrophic injury law is not strictly required.

What types of cases will I be dealing with in this role?

You will deal with a range of serious injury files including Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and Employer's Liability/Public Liability (EL/PL) matters.

Will I receive support from senior colleagues in this position?

Yes, you will assist a busy partner and undertake day-to-day management of a caseload of catastrophic injury claims.

What qualities are desirable for candidates applying for this role?

Desirable qualities include being a team player, having strong communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with working in a commercial environment.

What are the work arrangement options for this role?

This role will be hybrid and based in the London office, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work.

How does DWF support diversity and inclusion?

DWF is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Is it beneficial to apply even if my experience doesn’t perfectly align with all the requirements?

Yes, you are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others within the wider team.

What is DWF's approach to delivering legal and business services?

DWF's approach focuses on delivering efficiency, price certainty, and transparency for clients across the globe, without compromising on quality or service.

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We listen to our clients and there is a growing desire for legal and business services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So, we've built our business and designed our range of services on this principle. We have three offerings – Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. Delivered through our global teams across eight core sectors, our Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients without compromising on quality or service.