The Role

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. This role will be assisting on a variety of large loss work ranging from motor, EL/PL, and indemnity.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer (3-5 PQE) who is looking for the next step in their career to work as part of an existing team. They will be able to hit the ground running and work with a degree of autonomy assisting a Partner on high value, large loss files.

There are endless opportunities for career development, the Partner will regularly delegate complex aspects of a case and you will be able to develop client contact and relationships through delivering training and assisting with case clinics. Once client relationships are well developed there could also be the opportunity to lead on lower value, large loss cases of your own. Mentoring/supporting the NQ in the team and junior members of the wider team would also form part of the remit of this role and it is encouraged to complete your own advocacy.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a drive to succeed and develop their career as an Associate and should ideally have experience of defendant large loss litigation. However, transferable skills gained in a Claimant environment would also be considered. The level of PQE for this role is flexible as we are looking for the right level of experience and skill set and encourage applications from all candidates who feel they meet the brief.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 on a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity large loss cases.
• Carrying out investigations with live defenders and taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives
• Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
• File Management - including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
• Attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings, and 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, CMCs and client meetings
• Supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

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 consistently performing to a high standard, with the ability to meet deadlines and all chargeable targets
• 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

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.

What We Offer

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

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

Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.

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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.