Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE)

Location: Manchester

Junior Associate – Large Loss

Employers’ Liability & Public Liability

The Role

We are looking for a Junior Associate to join our established Large Loss team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a specialist team handling complex and high-value personal injury claims. The successful candidate will work primarily on Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) matters, supporting experienced lawyers on a varied caseload of large loss claims.

The role would suit someone with a background in defendant personal injury who is keen to build their experience of higher-value and more complex litigation within an international law firm.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of the Large Loss team, you will

Assist with and manage a caseload of EL and PL claims, appropriate to your level of experience.

Support senior lawyers on complex and high-value large loss matters.

Review and analyse evidence, including medical records, witness evidence, expert reports and disclosure.

Investigate issues relating to liability, causation and quantum.

Draft correspondence, court documents, instructions to experts and counsel, and other legal documentation.

Assist with the preparation of cases for conferences, hearings, joint settlement meetings and trial.

Liaise with clients, insurers, witnesses, experts, counsel and other parties throughout the lifecycle of a claim.

Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with court deadlines and client requirements.

Develop strong client relationships and provide clear, commercial and practical advice.

Contribute to the wider development of the team, including knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who

Is a qualified solicitor with experience in personal injury litigation.

Has previous experience of Employers’ Liability and/or Public Liability claims, ideally within a defendant practice.

Has a good understanding of the litigation process and the Civil Procedure Rules.

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Can manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

Takes a practical and commercial approach to claims.

Is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

Is keen to develop their technical expertise in complex and large loss litigation.

Previous direct experience of large loss claims would be advantageous, but we would also be interested in candidates who have developed strong EL/PL experience and are ready to take the next step into more complex work.

The Team

The Manchester Large Loss team handles complex, high-value personal injury litigation, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers and develop their expertise across challenging EL and PL claims.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated litigation and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

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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