Associate, Catastrophic Injury, 2+ PQE

Kennedys is seeking a motivated Associate to join our respected Catastrophic Injury team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive and efficient support in investigating and managing high-value cases for a diverse range of external clients.

You will be part of a top-ranked team, working directly under a highly regarded Partner and Senior Associate. Your responsibilities will include handling and assisting with a variety of complex motor, EL/PL and sport related concussion claims, including those that are sensitive and have garnered national media attention.

Kennedys is a leading international law firm with a reputation for excellence in handling catastrophic injury cases. Our Serious and Catastrophic Injury team is top-ranked in the major legal directories, has relationships with most of the major insurers, and is renowned for our unique and innovative approach.

We act on complex and high-profile cases, led by experienced Partners recognised as market leaders in this sector. We are often instructed on UK cases requiring cross-border quantum investigations via our international offices. We avoid unnecessary lawyering and are focused on working in partnership with our clients and delivering modern solutions, including our in-house R&D capability and award-winning product suite of technological and process innovations.

• Large Composite Insurers
• Corporates
• EL/PL and Motor Insurers

• Catastrophic Injury including brain and spinal injuries
• Multi-track and Large Loss
• EL/PL
• Chronic pain
• Sport related concussion
• Both Pre-litigation and Litigated files

• 2+ years' UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with the relevant experience
• Litigation experience of catastrophic injury defence work
• Previous client contact and attendance at business development events
• Experience of negotiation

where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.