Catastrophic Injury Associate (3-5 PQE)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £60,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3AE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4771863_1771518018 |
Summary
Your new company We are currently partnering with a leading defendant firm seeking a talented Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its Catastrophic Injury team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top‑tier practice handling a broad, high‑quality caseload.The successful candidate will support senior lawyers on complex, multi‑track and large-loss matters while developing their own caseload of varied liability claims. The role offers exposure to high-value injury work and an opportunity to progress within a nationally recognised practice. A very competitive salary of up to £60,000 is available dependent on experience. You can expect a high-level of hybrid working.
Your new role
As a Catastrophic Loss Associate, you will be expected to:
- Manage a caseload of employers' liability, public liability, motor, and other general casualty claims, covering both pre‑litigated and litigated matters.
- Assist senior lawyers with intermediate, multi‑track and catastrophic injury claims, including high-value and complex loss files
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare witness statements, review medical and expert evidence, and support trial preparation.
- Undertake coverage analysis where required, applying commercial judgement and legal insight.
- Engage with clients and external stakeholders professionally, contributing to strong long‑term relationships.
- Work collaboratively within a national team that handles cases involving cross‑border quantum investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified solicitor or CILEX (essential)
- CILEXs should have full litigation rights (desirable)
- Qualified experience handling your own caseload of defendant personal injury claims or assisting with defendant catastrophic injury matters.
- Familiarity with policy coverage issues is desirable.
- Strong technical ability with excellent drafting and analytical skills.
- Able to work independently while being an effective team player within a national practice.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships.
What you'll get in return
- Very competitive salary (up to £60,000) dependent on experience
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Strong progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work with leading individuals in the field
What you need to do now
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