Defendant Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Southampton – £50,000 - £61,000

Defendant Catastrophic Injury Solicitor - Southampton 

Elevate your legal career by joining a national law firm known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. This role offers a unique blend of professional growth, flexibility, and a supportive work environment, making it an ideal next step for ambitious solicitors.

Responsibilities:

- Handling a caseload of high value, defendant EL/Pl and RTA claims up to the value of £1m. 
- Assisting a more senior member of the team on cases in excess of £1m. 

Skills & experience required:

-Previous Catastrophic Injury experience is essential, either managing your own caseload or assisting. 
-Defendant experience s preferred, but those with a claimant background should still apply. 
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

What stands out:

- Flexible working arrangements; one day in the office per week. 
- Comprehensive benefits package to include private medical cover, season ticket loans, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships. 
- Professional development - working alongside a lead lawyer will provide valuable experience and insights into complex legal matters.

If you are keen to take the next step in your Catastrophic Injury career, apply now for this role by contacting Abbie Clifford at Douglas Scott for more information or simply apply directly to this advert.

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Abbie Clifford

Senior Recruitment Consultant
01612336360

abbie@douglas-scott.co.uk

Abbie Clifford is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment and has 5 years’ experience within the industry. Abbie spends her weekends performing as Frida in an ABBA tribute band, a fun fact that many people might not know about her. After a busy day, she enjoys unwinding by curling up on the sofa with snacks, a good book, and her cat (crazy cat lady alert!). Abbie finds it incredibly rewarding to help candidates secure their perfect job. Her advice to those looking to enter the legal recruitment field is to stick with it - it can be overwhelming at first, especially if you don’t have legal knowledge, but once it clicks, it’s a very rewarding career.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Defendant Personal Injury
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £50,000 - £61,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Southampton
  • Reference: 968088

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