EL/PL Fast Track File Handler

Uniting People Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniting People Ltd seeks an EL/PL Fast Track File Handler in Liverpool. The role is hybrid, with 1 day a week onsite, working 35 hours Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (unpaid lunch). You will manage a litigated EL/PL caseload, build client relationships, and work within the team to deliver high-quality services.

The candidate will assess liability and quantum, devise strategies, and handle disclosure and witness preparation under supervision, ensuring adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL cases (fast-track preferred).
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in evidence gathering and statements.

Responsibilities

• Handle a litigated EL/PL caseload on a day-to-day basis under supervision.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues across the team.
• Assess liability and quantum, advise on strategies to resolve cases.
• Coordinate disclosure and witness preparation, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Support delivery of services to clients with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Litigation EL/PL

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Case management system

Tools

Case management system

Job description

About the job EL/PL Fast Track File Handler

EL/PL Fast Track file handler - Liverpool

Hybrid - onsite 1 x week

This a diverse role with opportunities to work on a mixed caseload for high profile corporate and insurance clients.

The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated EL and PL cases.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day handling of a litigated caseload of EL and PL cases, subject to supervision according to the competency framework, to include:

• Building relationships with clients.
• Assessing and advising on liability and quantum.
• Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate.
• Dealing with disclosure.
• Proofing witnesses and preparing detailed witness statements.
• Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to clients.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations and relevant Service Standards.

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday Friday 9am 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Liverpool office.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of handling litigated EL and PL cases with a value of up to £25,000.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills and experience of working with a case management system.
• An ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A willingness to change and adapt in order to deliver the best results for our clients.