Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently hiring for a qualified position and are open to seeing applications from those at, Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate level.

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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.

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of defendant catastrophic injury, EL/PL, and RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices; adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements.
• Build 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.
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team 

We are seeking applications from qualified candidates with around 4-6 years post qualification experience (PQE), who are technically experienced in and have real interest in Employers, Liability, Public Liability, RTA and, catastrophic injury work.  Has experience in handling high value defendant personal injury files either in their own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.  As well as someone who is familiar with working in a commercial environment.

The team are predominantly based from our Southampton office, but we are open to flexible working patterns and remote working from other locations across England.

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs. 

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support. For more details follow this link: https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles 

In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below. For any further inquiries or to obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Olivia Clough at olivia.clough@dwf.law.