Your new companyOur client is a market-leading national law firm recognised for its expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence matters. With a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal services, the firm supports a wide range of public and private-sector clients. Its teams regularly advise on complex and sensitive claims and have been involved in many influential cases at appellate level. The firm is consistently ranked in top legal directories and is known for its deep understanding of the social, political and commercial factors influencing the sectors it serves. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong progression opportunities.The Personal Injury department is recruiting for an Associate to join their Leeds office to handle their own caseload of EL/PL matters. Files will primarily be of a fast-track and lower-value multi-track nature, but there will be opportunities to assist with catastrophic loss files. Your new roleThis Personal Injury Associate role will see you: Manage a personal caseload of EL/PL claims from instruction through to resolution.Handle pre-litigation and litigated matters, ensuring cases progress efficiently.Assist senior colleagues on complex and high-value claims.Conduct detailed assessment of legal liability, causation and damages.Use the firm''s case management system effectively to meet financial and productivity targets.Contribute to team development and, where appropriate, business development activitie