EL / PL Litigation Executive

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking recruitment firm specializing in placing top legal talent in personal injury law. As a Litigation Executive or Solicitor, you'll manage your own caseload, ensuring effective handling of cases from initial instruction to settlement. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for legal recruitment and a desire to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced Company Pension

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience handling EL/PL caseload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from instruction to settlement.
• Draft witness statements and review expert evidence.

Skills

Litigation

Client Care Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Lawyer turned Legal Recruiter placing the best legal talent in law firms in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury

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About the Role

Due to the development and continued growth of the firm’s Personal Injury EL / PL department, it is now seeking to appoint a Litigation Executive or a Solicitor who will be accountable for managing your own caseload advising on liability and quantum on Fast-Track and Multi-Track cases.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling their own EL/PL caseload. Litigation experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

The successful candidate will handle their cases from initial instruction to settlement, including drafting witness statements, reviewing expert evidence, instructing medical experts and counsel, attending conferences and trials, assessing quantum and making offers of settlement.

The Candidate

• Litigation Executive or Solicitor with experience of handling an EL / PL caseload (2+ years)
• Litigation experience is desirable
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and clients

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary - up to £45,000, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday a year plus Christmas closure
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Progression opportunities

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Legal, and Training

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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