Solicitor, Catastrophic Loss EL/PL

DWF

Solicitor or NQ Solicitor managing catastrophic loss and EL/PL cases for major injury team at DWF. Engaging in high value claims and building business networks while providing support to junior team members.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working with the Partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant or claimant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 – £20m+ in value.
Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issue.
Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ PQE preferable within litigation and EL/PL, catastrophic injury, large loss or serious injury case experience, with case values over £100,000.
We will also consider NQ's that have done a training seat in a similar area of qualification.
Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in Employers Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), Motor and, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work.
Ideally experienced handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
We will also consider those with Claimant experience.
Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationcatastrophic injuryEmployers Liability (EL)Public Liability (PL)MotorSerious InjuryPersonal InjuryLarge LossComplex Lossdrafting pleadings

Soft Skills

prioritizationefficiencyrelationship buildingclient relationship managementteam supportcommunication

Certifications

PQE