EL/PL Fee Earner

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED is partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit an experienced EL/PL Fee Earner for its personal injury team. The role is primarily remote with occasional attendance at the Manchester or Liverpool offices.

You will own a caseload of complex multi-track EL/PL claims, from instruction through to settlement or trial, while adhering to high standards of client care and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Strong understanding of multi-track litigation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and case management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing a busy caseload.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of multi-track Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims
• Preparing trial bundles and court documents
• Taking witness statements
• Drafting instructions to Counsel
• Reviewing medical records, expert evidence, and liability disclosure
• Instructing and liaising with rehabilitation experts, case managers, and other expert witnesses
• Developing litigation strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients
• Maintaining high standards of client care throughout the claims process

Skills

EL/PL claims

Multi-track litigation

Drafting

Negotiation

Autonomy

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

EL/PL Fee Earner

Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Manchester or Liverpool

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are pleased to be partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit an experienced EL/PL Fee Earner to join its well-established personal injury team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional to manage a caseload of multi-track personal injury claims involving Employer's Liability and Public Liability matters. The role is primarily remote, with occasional attendance required at either the Manchester or Liverpool office.

The Role

You will take full ownership of a caseload of complex multi-track EL/PL claims, handling matters from instruction through to settlement or trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of multi-track Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims
• Preparing trial bundles and court documents
• Taking witness statements
• Drafting instructions to Counsel
• Reviewing medical records, expert evidence, and liability disclosure
• Instructing and liaising with rehabilitation experts, case managers, and other expert witnesses
• Developing litigation strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients
• Maintaining high standards of client care throughout the claims process

About You

• Proven experience managing EL/PL personal injury claims
• Strong understanding of multi-track litigation
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and case management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while managing a busy caseload
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Chartered Legal Executive status would be advantageous but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from experienced Litigation Executives and Fee Earners with the relevant claimant personal injury experience.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected national law firm
• Work on high-value and complex EL/PL matters
• Primarily remote working arrangement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities