Associate - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss

Associate - Catastrophic Injury / Large Loss Application Deadline: 29 June 2026 Department: Legal Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bolton Reporting To: Lead Lawyer / Partner Description Role: Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor Area of expertise: EL / PL / RTA Salary: Dependant upon experience / discussed at application stage Location: North-West / Bolton We are looking for a qualified solicitor with experience in complex injury litigation to join our Complex Injury Claims Team , working closely with a Partner, Rob Gray on a high-quality caseload of large loss and catastrophic injury matters . This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in high value multi-track litigation , assisting on cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, fatal accidents and other life-changing injuries across EL, PL and RTA claims . You will gain hands-on experience on challenging claims and play a key role in shaping litigation strategy while working directly with sophisticated insurer clients. The Partner also has a specialism in handling chronic pain cases and a provision for attention to details . Key Responsibilities Working as part of a collaborative team, you will support the Partner in progressing claims from instruction through to resolution. Your work will include: Assisting with the management of a caseload of complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims Conducting detailed forensic analysis of extensive medical and quantum evidence Preparing chronologies and identifying key issues, anomalies and evidential gaps Analysing liability evidence and litigation risk Reviewing medical records and instructing appropriate medical experts Drafting clear, concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy Preparing pleadings, applications and witness statements Liaising with insurers, insured parties, witnesses and other stakeholders Instructing counsel and attending conferences, mediations and Joint Settlement Meetings Supporting attendance at court hearings, settlement discussions and trials Proactively identifying next steps to progress matters efficiently Supervising and delegating work to a Complex Injury Paralegal , supporting their development Maintaining accurate records on the case management system and ensuring SRA compliance Skills, Knowledge & Expertise We are looking for som