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Flexible Associate - Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss

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Clyde and Co .The Role

Department: Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss (CILL)Location: ManchesterRole: Associate - (Flexible) / Senior Associate - (Flexible)The Firm

Clyde and Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. With 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, and 3200 legal professionals in over 60 locations on 6 continents, our reach is truly global.We’re also leaders in the Casualty market. Built on scale, unparalleled expertise, and a new vision for making the most of AI, data and technology, our Casualty practice is the biggest in the UK. Our incredibly varied workload includes multi-million cases that take us from our desks to courtrooms across the UK. It’s a chance to learn from true industry experts and experienced people at all levels of our business - all committed to helping you build a successful law career.The Team

This is an exciting, new opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. This role offers a high degree of variation and flexibility, working on multiple short-term assignments across our top tier Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss Teams.Our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Large Loss team covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, and quantum assessments for all levels of Multi-Track claims.Our market-leading catastrophic injury specialists are trusted around the world by general and specialist insurers, corporations, and health and public sector bodies to defend their most serious and highest value cases. We handle the whole range of complex and high value claims including fatality, acquired brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputation, chronic pain, the funding of long-term care and rehabilitation.This role will be managing a variety of large loss case work ranging from motor, EL/PL, and indemnity.Key Responsibilities

Acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.Assisting on a varied caseload of motor, EL/PL and indemnity Cat and Large Loss cases.Carrying out investigations, taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.Identifying information requirements and securing required documentation/evidence from claimant representatives.Adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs.File Management – including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence.Attending and appearing at court and adhering to court timetables.Supporting the Partners in servicing existing clients, and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation.Delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CMCs and client meetings.Essential Skills And Experience

Ability to quickly adjust to different practice areas and case types.Experience of personal injury litigation and comprehensive, varied understanding of CILL law.Ability to quickly build rapport with new teams and clients, understanding their needs and working styles.Ability to manage multiple cases and tasks efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met.Willingness to collaborate with other lawyers and staff at all levels and provide support as needed.Willingness to take on a variety of tasks, switching between different legal matters seamlessly.Proficiency in handling diverse legal matters, from litigation to transactional work, and the ability to provide competent legal advice across various domains.Proficiency in both written and verbal communication to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.Our Values

Work as one

– We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success.Excel with clients

– We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do.Celebrate difference

– We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement.Act boldly

– We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth.This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.When you work at Clyde and Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.Clyde and Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde and Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde and Co are aware of this privacy notice.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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Law Practice

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