Job Description

DWF LLP is seeking to recruit a Senior Associate into the Catastrophic Loss team. The Catastrophic Injury team at DWF LLP is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of files including RTA and EL/PL matters.

We are seeking applications from candidates with a minimum of 6-8 years\' experience who are able to demonstrate strong technical skills in dealing with employer\'s liability, public liability and catastrophic injury work, and who will have gained experience of managing their own case load and handling higher value defendant personal injury files.

Main function of job:

To handle their own case load of fast track and multi-track EL/PL files and provide assistance to a busy Partner as and when required.

The candidate will demonstrate the technical and commercial expertise necessary to assist with the delivery of results within required time frames and to provide the highest level of service to clients.

Main Duties:

• Ensure that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible and that all relevant timetables are strictly adhered to.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice;
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally;
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices;
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge;
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm\'s direction and client needs;
• Develop increased levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices.
• Achieve time recording targets split between chargeable and investment time in any one financial year;
• Achieve individual financial targets in line with sales plan;
• Ensure all Management Information is kept updated.

We offer a positive, friendly, supportive and collegiate approach to working with others. At our core is a belief that an inclusive, supportive working environment allows people to more easily be themselves, develop much more quickly and be happier at work. Everyone in the team supports this ethos.

We want you to feel valued and rewarded.

We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond just salary. When you join DWF you\'ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your and your family\'s needs and lifestyle.

Our standard benefits cover medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave. Our other flexible benefits include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers and a buy as you earn share scheme. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.

DWF has adopted a hybrid working model, so our people enjoy a mix of home and office working.

We would love to hear from you and discuss your career at DWF.

DWF Group