EL & PL Legal Executive

CRA Legal; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Employee benefits

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

CRA Consulting is partnering with a nationally recognised claimant law firm to appoint an experienced Employer's Liability / Public Liability Legal Executive in Wakefield. You will manage a varied caseload from instruction through settlement or trial, delivering high-quality client service.

You will assess liability, instruct and review medical evidence, prepare court documents and negotiate settlements with insurers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience handling claimant Employer's Liability and/or Public Liability claims.
• Ability to manage your own caseload with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of claimant Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Assessing liability, analysing evidence and identifying key legal and evidential issues.
• Instructing and reviewing medical evidence and assessing the value of claims.
• Preparing court documentation, schedules of loss, witness statements and other litigation documents.
• Negotiating settlements with defendant insurers and their solicitors.
• Issuing proceedings where necessary and managing claims through the litigation process.
• Working closely with counsel, medical experts and other relevant third parties.
• Providing clients with clear, practical advice and keeping them updated throughout their claim.
• Ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols.

Skills

EL/PL experience

Litigation experience

Client management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Role: EL & PL Legal Executive
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working exclusively with a nationally recognised claimant law firm to appoint an experienced Employer's Liability / Public Liability Legal Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation professional to join a well-established specialist team representing individuals who have sustained injuries arising from workplace accidents and public liability incidents. The successful candidate will take on a strong, quality caseload while benefiting from excellent technical support, genuine opportunities for career progression and a supportive, collaborative working environment.

The Role

As an EL/PL Legal Executive, you will manage a varied portfolio of pre-litigated and litigated claims, taking responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and delivering a consistently high standard of client service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of claimant Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Assessing liability, analysing evidence and identifying key legal and evidential issues.
• Instructing and reviewing medical evidence and assessing the value of claims.
• Preparing court documentation, schedules of loss, witness statements and other litigation documents.
• Negotiating settlements with defendant insurers and their solicitors.
• Issuing proceedings where necessary and managing claims through the litigation process.
• Working closely with counsel, medical experts and other relevant third parties.
• Providing clients with clear, practical advice and keeping them updated throughout their claim.
• Ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols.

About You

We would like to hear from Legal Executives, Litigation Executives, experienced Fee Earners and Senior Paralegals with a background in claimant personal injury litigation. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience handling claimant Employer's Liability and/or Public Liability claims.
• The confidence and ability to manage your own caseload with limited supervision.
• A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills.
• A commercially focused approach combined with a strong commitment to client care.
• The ability to organise, prioritise and manage competing deadlines within a busy litigation environment.

Experience of multi-track litigation would be beneficial. However, candidates with strong fast-track EL/PL experience who are ready to broaden their expertise and progress their career are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values its people and provides genuine support for professional development. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A competitive salary with regular opportunities for salary review.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Clear and achievable career progression.
• Ongoing training and technical development.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Recognition for individual contribution and performance.
• The opportunity to handle high-quality claimant litigation alongside experienced specialists.