EL/PL Fee Earner | Hybrid, Progression & Development

Simpson Millar Solicitors; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Millar is seeking a solicitor or experienced fee earner to join the busy Fast Track Employers Liability & Public Liability team in Warrington. The role covers managing a litigated EL/PL caseload from denial through settlement or trial, with adherence to the LPU policy and timely disclosure as required.

You will handle medical evidence, prepare schedules of loss, and engage in post-issue negotiations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate in England & Wales or experienced Fee Earner with EL/PL claims.
• Proven track record of achieving billing and time recording targets.
• Excellent communication and client handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of denied EL/PL personal injury claims from denial to settlement or trial.
• Read and refresh knowledge of the LPU Litigation Policy.
• Make pre-action disclosure applications where required.
• Assess liability and disclosure on denied claims within 21 days and decide whether to proceed.
• Identify risks and refer concerns to team leader or Head of Practice as needed.
• Obtain and value medical evidence and highlight unusual features for referral.
• Prepare comprehensive schedules of loss and discuss valuation with clients as required.
• Negotiate with Defendant’s solicitor post-issue of Court proceedings.
• Diary management for directions, documents, witnesses, and trial preparation including briefs and bundles.
• Report to ATE provider and meet KPIs including data integrity, inactivity levels, chargeable hours, unpaid bills and revenue targets.

Skills

Billing targets

Communication skills

EL/PL experience

Job description

Simpson Millar is seeking a solicitor or experienced fee earner to join the busy Fast Track Employers Liability & Public Liability team in Warrington. The role covers managing a litigated EL/PL caseload from denial through settlement or trial, with adherence to the LPU policy and timely disclosure as required.

You will handle medical evidence, prepare schedules of loss, and engage in post-issue negotiations.