EL / PL Litigation Executive

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Private medical insurance

Death in Service / Critical Illness

Retail discounts

Progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an EL/PL Litigation Executive to join our Manchester team on a hybrid basis. You will manage a delegated-authority, fixed-fee EL/PL caseload and develop your expertise with insurer clients.

In this role you will draft pleadings and orders, liaise with solicitors and experts, instruct counsel, and progress caseloads from instruction to settlement while delivering excellent client care and robust compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a litigated EL/PL caseload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident liaising with solicitors, witnesses and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience with disclosure, CRU, medical evidence and case analysis.
• Comfortable instructing Counsel and preparing for hearings.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with case management systems.
• Proactive, analytical and collaborative in approach.
• Committed to delivering excellent client care and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Managing a delegated-authority EL/PL caseload from instruction to settlement
• Handling a mix of litigated and pre-litigated matters, including PAD applications and Infant Approval Hearings
• Drafting pleadings, legal documentation, Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders
• Reviewing liability, quantum and evidence to drive case strategy
• Instructing Counsel and experts, preparing for hearings and attending conferences
• Negotiating settlements with opponents and external stakeholders
• Handling disclosure, CRU, medical records review and evidence collation
• Supporting senior fee earners on complex and higher-value matters

Skills

Litigation EL/PL caseload management

Written and verbal communication

Liaising with solicitors and witnesses

Organisation and time management

Disclosure, CRU, medical evidence

Instructing Counsel

Case management systems

Proactive, analytical andCollaborative

Client care and compliance

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Employers' Liability / Public Liability Litigation Executive - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £35,000

A well‑established national law firm is seeking an EL/PL Litigation Executive to join its growing Manchesterteam. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a delegated‑authority, fixed‑fee caseload of Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims, working with a strong portfolio of insurer clients.

As an EL/PL Litigation Executive in the Manchester team, you’ll manage a varied and interesting caseload, benefit from hands‑on support from experienced colleagues, and gain exposure to higher‑value and technically challenging work as you progress.

The Role

• Managing a delegated‑authority EL/PL caseload from instruction to settlement
• Handling a mix of litigated and pre‑litigated matters, including PAD applications and Infant Approval Hearings
• Drafting pleadings, legal documentation, Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders
• Reviewing liability, quantum and evidence to drive case strategy
• Instructing Counsel and experts, preparing for hearings and attending conferences
• Negotiating settlements with opponents and external stakeholders
• Handling disclosure, CRU, medical records review and evidence collation
• Supporting senior fee earners on complex and higher‑value matters

The Candidate

• Experience managing a litigated EL/PL caseload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident liaising with solicitors, witnesses and external stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Experience with disclosure, CRU, medical evidence and case analysis
• Comfortable instructing Counsel and preparing for hearings
• Good IT skills and familiarity with case management systems
• Proactive, analytical and collaborative in approach
• Committed to delivering excellent client care and compliance

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive working environment with clear progression
• Strong training and development opportunities

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.