Complex Injury Assistant Lawyer - Associate

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, United Kingdom, London UK, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with and managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Handling cases spanning a broad range of values, from straightforward matters to million-pound disputes.
• Supporting the strategic management of a major client account.
• Investigating liability, quantum, and coverage-related issues.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes for clients.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 2-4 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience handling defendant personal injury claims.
• Strong knowledge of EL/PL litigation.
• An understanding of coverage disputes, or a willingness to further develop knowledge in this area.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and case management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

• Opportunity to work alongside a Senior Associate and the wider team on a significant client account.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting range of personal injury matters, including high-value and complex claims.
• Hybrid working environment with regular office attendance to support collaboration, learning, and team development.
• Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• High-quality work with a respected client base.

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing 
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets