EL/PL Fee Earner

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working

23 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular training/away days

Internal promotion culture

Job summary

Realm Recruit in Manchester is seeking a solicitor or CILEX with Employers’ Liability litigation experience to handle a predominantly litigated EL caseload. You’ll manage files from inception to trial, with strong emphasis on negotiation and high-quality outcomes.

The role offers uncapped commission and a genuine earning potential, with a hybrid working pattern and clear progression pathways within a fast-growing claimant firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling litigated EL claims.
• Strong understanding of CPR and litigation procedure.
• Experience progressing files from inception through to trial/disposal hearing.
• Experience handling both portal and non-portal claims.
• Strong billing track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Employers’ Liability claims from cradle to grave.
• Conduct legal research and advise clients throughout litigation.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at hearings.
• Progress litigated claims efficiently to maximise client outcomes.
• Manage risk, compliance and procedural deadlines.
• Work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve best results for clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

EL experience

Drafting and negotiation

Billing track record

CPR/litigation procedure

Portal and non-portal claims

Proclaim CMS

Education

Qualified by experience / PQE / CILEX

Tools

Proclaim case management

Job description

Highlights

• Uncapped monthly bonus scheme with genuine earning potential
• High-quality EL litigation work from non-CMC sources
• One of the few claimant firms in Manchester continuing to grow aggressively

While much of the claimant market has slowed down, this Manchester team continues to expand at pace. Following another year of significant growth, the department is adding further headcount as work continues to increase across Employers’ Liability litigation.

The role offers the chance to handle a predominantly litigated EL caseload with far more variety and technical challenge than many volume environments. The files are largely non-portal, sourced through strong-quality channels rather than bulk CMC work, giving fee earners the opportunity to develop stronger litigation skills and achieve better outcomes for clients.

From the outset, you’ll run your own caseload of pre‑ and post‑issue EL matters, progressing claims confidently through litigation, negotiation and, where required, trial. The team is particularly interested in people with tenacity — lawyers who genuinely enjoy pushing cases forward rather than settling for the easiest route.

The wider environment is ambitious, fast‑paced and highly performance‑driven, but it’s also supportive. Supervision is strong, progression is clear and the firm has a proven track record of promoting internally rather than hiring externally into senior positions. For someone who wants high‑quality work, stronger earning potential and long‑term progression, this is a role with real upside.

Who we’re looking for

• 1 year+ PQE / CILEX / qualified by experience (E)
• Proven experience handling litigated EL claims (E)
• Strong understanding of CPR and litigation procedure (E)
• Experience progressing files from inception through to trial/disposal hearing (E)
• Experience handling both portal and non-portal claims (E)
• Strong billing track record (E)
• Tenacious and commercially driven approach (E)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills (E)
• Experience using Proclaim case management system (D)
• Motivated by progression and performance-based earnings (E)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of Employers’ Liability claims from cradle to grave
• Conducting legal research and advising clients throughout litigation
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal documents
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients at hearings where required
• Progressing litigated claims efficiently to maximise client outcomes
• Managing risk, compliance and procedural deadlines
• Working within a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best possible results for clients

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000–£55,000 DOE
• Uncapped monthly commission scheme (up to 3% of monthly billings)
• Hybrid working: 3 office days / 2 days from home
• Strong supervision and regular training/away days
• Clear progression pathways with strong internal promotion culture
• Rarely recruit externally for Associate roles due to internal development
• 23 days holiday plus Christmas closure
• Holiday buyback scheme
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid social events
• Modern working environment including roof garden and table tennis
• Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing claimant firms with strong long‑term stability

Contact Tinashe Muvaki

[e-mail]

03300 245 606

Tinashe specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence recruitment across the North West and can give you a clear picture of how this opportunity compares to others in the market.