Senior Paralegal or Solicitor (Large Loss)

Why join us?

Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently hiring for an Solicitor or Senior Paralegal to join our team in Southampton on a hybrid basis. We are also willing to consider candidates in all locations with the correct skillset to work remotely.

The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £150k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL)/ Public Liability (PL) matters.

Responsibilities

• To assist senior members of the team (Senior Associates and Directors) progress cases through the litigation process, including assisting with disclosure, witness and expert evidence and preparing for trials/JSMs
• Deal with the technical aspects of the case, under the supervision of senior team members
• To act as a trusted member of the team whilst taking responsibility of tasks, including updating files, reviewing confidential records and, liaising with third parties
• Ensuring the case management system is kept up to date

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• NQ or 1 year + PQE
• Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work
• Experience handling high value defendant personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.