We are looking for a NQ/Junior Associate (NQ-2 years PQE) to join our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss Team to be based in the Birmingham office specifically focused on the areas of EL and Motor.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in dealing with Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss cases.

Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered.

The Team

Our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, quantum assessments for all levels of Multi-Track claims. You will be working for leading insurer and corporate clients, with fantastic opportunities to develop your own client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm.

We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment. You will be assisting experienced partners with complex, high value, and sensitive claims, as well handling your own case load. The team handles a range of claims for a variety of clients. This includes motor and EL/PL.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for:

• Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Assisting and handling a varied caseload.
• Carrying out investigations, taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Reporting to and liaising with clients to achieve the best outcomes.
• Complying with client SLAs and MI requirements
• Proactive and strategic file management, including adhering to court timetables
• You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business, and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CCMCs and client meetings.
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

Essential Skills & Experience

• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will have experience of personal injury litigation
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

• Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

What We Offer

We're always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll have access to, as part of our team

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home (subject to client and work demands)
• Pension scheme
• Group income protection
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Holiday purchase
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym subsidy

For a confidential conversation please contact Sarah Kennedy on 0161 838 6781/sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com or apply today through the link provided.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.