Job Description

Our Catastrophic Injury & Large Loss team in Birmingham is growing, and we are looking for an ambitious Associate to join our highly regarded practice.

Working alongside experienced Partners and legal professionals, you will assist on a broad range of high-value and complex claims, including motor, employers' liability, public liability, and indemnity matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop their expertise in large loss litigation while working on challenging and rewarding cases for leading insurers and self-insured commercial organisations.

Whether your experience has been gained in a defendant or claimant environment, we would like to hear from talented lawyers who can demonstrate strong personal injury litigation experience and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

What You'll Be Doing

You will play a key role in supporting Partners/Legal Directors on complex large loss claims while developing your own technical expertise and client relationships. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting on a varied caseload of high-value motor, EL/PL, and indemnity claims.
• Investigating liability and quantum issues.
• Taking witness statements and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Reviewing and analysing medical records and expert evidence.
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings, reports, and client advice.
• Managing reporting and reserving requirements in line with client service standards.
• Attending court hearings, case management conferences, and pre-trial meetings.
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management activities.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the wider development of the team.

What We Are Looking For

We are open to applications from candidates with varying levels of PQE and are focused on finding the right individual with the right skills and experience.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in personal injury litigation.
• Exposure to catastrophic injury or large loss work, or transferable experience from a claimant practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• A client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• A strong desire to develop your career and take on increasing responsibility.

Please feel free to contact Sarah Kennedy to arrange a confidential conversation - sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com

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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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.