Overview

Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm as a Defendant Personal Injury Associate, managing high-value catastrophic injury claims in a supportive, collaborative team. Work closely with market-leading Partners on complex, often cross-border matters, while developing your specialist expertise and benefiting from structured mentoring and clear career progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value motor, employer, and public liability claims on behalf of insurer and corporate clients, supporting case strategy and delivering client-focused outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with Partners, senior colleagues, insurers, and expert witnesses, contributing to cross-border and high-profile matters.

• Draft reports, legal correspondence, and case documents while ensuring compliance with firm and client standards.

• Support efficient case management, leveraging technology and process solutions to drive effective outcomes for complex litigation.

• Participate in structured mentoring and professional development opportunities to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.

Requirements

• 0-2 years' experience in defendant personal injury or catastrophic injury work, with exposure to motor, employer, or public liability claims.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, commercially aware legal advice.

• Organised, collaborative, and able to manage large, complex cases under guidance from senior lawyers.

• Interest in developing a specialist technical reputation in catastrophic injury litigation.

• Legal qualification and eligibility to practise in England and Wales.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE) and full-time, permanent employment in Central London.

• Work within a Tier 1 Legal 500 Catastrophic Injury team, handling complex, high-profile cases with major insurers and international clients.

• Access to secondments, cross-border matters, and innovative legal technology tools.

• Flexible working options within an inclusive, supportive culture focused on wellbeing, diversity, and teamwork.

Apply

• If you are ready to advance your career as a Defendant Personal Injury Associate, apply now to join a leading international practice.

• Take the next step in managing complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims and develop your specialist reputation.

• Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

• Submit your CV and covering letter to be considered for this exciting Central London Defendant Personal Injury Associate role.