Casualty Lawyer
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Massenhove Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HS/solicitorCasualty |
Summary
As part of our clients continued growth, they are looking to expand their team and are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Casualty Lawyer.
The ideal candidates will have solid experience handling defendant insurance claims and be confident managing their own caseload while working collaboratively within a supportive team.
If you’re looking to join a firm with a strong reputation, high-quality work, and opportunities for progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Handling your own case load of Defendant Casualty Insurance Claims
Liability Investigation: Proactively identifying next steps, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing medical records/reports.
Legal Procedures: Drafting pleadings, applications, and witness statements.
Client Representation: Liaising with insurers and insured clients, instructing Counsel, and attending conferences, mediations, and court hearings.
Requirements & Capabilities
Experience in insurance (ideally casualty or property)
Excellent organisation skills and high attention to detail.
Confidence to manage own workload.
Ability to handle sensitive information.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ideal candidates will have solid experience handling defendant insurance claims and be confident managing their own caseload while working collaboratively within a supportive team.
If you’re looking to join a firm with a strong reputation, high-quality work, and opportunities for progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Handling your own case load of Defendant Casualty Insurance Claims
Liability Investigation: Proactively identifying next steps, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing medical records/reports.
Legal Procedures: Drafting pleadings, applications, and witness statements.
Client Representation: Liaising with insurers and insured clients, instructing Counsel, and attending conferences, mediations, and court hearings.
Requirements & Capabilities
Experience in insurance (ideally casualty or property)
Excellent organisation skills and high attention to detail.
Confidence to manage own workload.
Ability to handle sensitive information.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.