EL / PL Litigation Executive

William James Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension

Death in Service / Critical Illness

Discounts and nationwide offers

Training and progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an EL/PL Litigation Executive for the Manchester team on a hybrid basis. You will manage a delegated-authority caseload of Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims, with opportunities to work with insurer clients and progress to higher-value matters.

You will draft pleadings, handle disclosures, instruct counsel, and negotiate settlements, while staying compliant and delivering excellent client care.

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.
• Strong drafting skills, including settlement documentation.
• 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

EL/PL litigation

Drafting pleadings

Instructing counsel

Case management systems

Client liaison

Tools

Case management software

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
• Strong drafting skills, including settlement documentation
• 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 & How to Apply

• 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
• Hybrid working
• 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.