About the Role

Our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, and 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 NQ/Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE) who is looking for the next challenge in their career, who can hit the ground running, assisting 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. Once client relationships are well developed there could also be the opportunity to lead on lower value, large loss cases of your own as opportunities arise.

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 defender litigation. However, transferable skills gained in a Claimant environment would also be considered.

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 and 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 focused on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

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The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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