Defendant EL/PL Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Performance related bonus

Private healthcare

Income protection

Life assurance

Travel loan scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Discounted dental scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Defendant EL/PL Solicitor/Legal Executive is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 100 law firm in Manchester. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience.

Join a leading team to manage Defendant EL/PL matters from start to finish, both pre- and post-litigation, defending claims for local authorities, police, NHS Trusts and other public bodies. Flexible, hybrid working is available, and both Solicitors and Legal Executives are welcome.

Qualifications

• Must have EL/PL litigation experience in a relevant setting.
• Open to Solicitors and Legal Executives with Defendant or Claimant exposure.
• Experience defending EL/PL matters for public bodies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality caseload of Defendant EL/PL matters from start to finish.
• Liaise with clients, opponents, court and witnesses; conduct liability investigations.

Skills

EL/PL litigation experience

Defending EL/PL claims

Client liaison

Job description

Defendant EL/PL Solicitor

An EL/PL Solicitor/Legal Executive is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 100 law firm based in Manchester. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience.

My client is an award winning, international law firm with an enviable reputation in the market. Joining our client's leading team, you will manage a quality caseload of Defendant EL/PL matters from start to completion both pre and post litigated.

You will predominantly be defending EL/PL claims for local authorities, police forces, fire authorities and NHS Trusts. You will be responsible for the day to day running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.

The ideal candidate will have proven EL/PL Litigation experience and we are happy to consider both Solicitors & Legal Executives. We are also happy to consider both Defendant and Claimant

Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 100 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours/hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Interest free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme