Associate - Personal Injury - #2194167

About KP Law

Different perspectives. Shared purpose. A career you can help shape.

At KP Law, we bring people together to make a difference through group litigation. We’re a growing specialist firm helping individuals join forces, hold powerful organisations to account and pursue justice together.

We do things differently, and collaboration is at the heart of our approach. Our solicitors work alongside developers, data specialists, project managers and operational colleagues, combining their expertise to find thoughtful, practical solutions to complex legal challenges. Technology connects our teams, informs our decisions and helps us deliver a better experience for the people we represent.

We value lawyers who ask questions, share ideas and are open to learning from others. Here, you can contribute both to the legal thinking behind a case and to how we work together to deliver it.

Our practice spans product liability, emissions, competition, workers’ rights, data privacy, personal injury and financial services, offering meaningful work with real consequences for people’s lives.

You’ll be joining a team with recognised expertise. KP Law is ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK 2027, with members of our team recognised as Leading Partners and Leading Associate.

Our work is demanding and our firm is evolving. Complex cases call for careful judgement, shared responsibility and colleagues who support one another through challenges. We welcome different perspectives and a willingness to work through unfamiliar questions together.

As we grow, we want our people to grow with us. You’ll have opportunities to deepen your legal expertise, learn from experienced colleagues, take on new responsibilities and help improve how we work. Whether you want to develop a specialism, support others or move towards leadership, you can help shape your professional career and the future of the firm.

Bring your perspective, your curiosity and your commitment to justice. Let’s build what comes next, together.

The Role

Role Responsibilities

As an Associate you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and oversight of all group litigation claims within the role remit, including the supervision and development of all direct reports. In addition, you will work with the wider senior leadership team to develop new case opportunities and act as a subject matter expert within your area of practice.

You will have the opportunity to work with on an exciting case involving complex litigation including Personal Injury.

Key Responsibilities:

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Working closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptionally high standards of work.
• Leading teams of paralegals and other business professionals (for example, data analysts) to progress clients’ claims in a bulk setting.
• Prepare correspondence – both to opposing counsel and for clients – and review documents for submitting to the Court / Tribunal.
• Resolving data issues and queries during the collation of clients’ information.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to progress and manage cases.
• Managing legal documentation and demonstrating effective case management.
• Conducting research, drafting, and reviewing of documentation relating to relevant cases including responding to complex client queries and issues. 
  
  

Person Specification:

• Qualified solicitor / barrister.
• Ideally, we’re looking for someone with exposure to complex litigation including Personal Injury, catastrophic injury and abuse claims.
• Demonstrable litigation experience, ideally within the group litigation context, but not essential.
• Commercially astute and aware of key legal and business issues.
• Outstanding analytical, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Client-centric approach.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance.
• Experience of supervising trainees and / or paralegals.
• Self-starter, willing to take on responsibility and manage multiple case workstreams day to day.
  
  

Equal Opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Our Values

At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. Our Values:

Excellence in Everything

We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do.

We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise.

We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.

Together We Achieve More

• We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results.
• We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements.
  
  

There’s Always a Way

• We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions.
• We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome.
• We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate.
  
  

Our Benefits

• We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include:
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Cash-back healthcare scheme
• Enhanced family friendly polices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff referral scheme