EL/PL Personal Injury - Associate

Minster Law Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Time for Me days (12)

Career development opportunities

Platinum Investors in People acc.

Job summary

Minster Law Ltd is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Executive to manage EL/PL claims. The role is Bristol-based with remote working options, full-time permanent. You will handle fast-track EL/PL claims, negotiate settlements, draft witness statements and liaise with clients to ensure excellent service.

Join a market-leading team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes, with opportunities for development and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience handling MOJ Portal and non-Portal personal injury claims.
• Strong knowledge of claimant EL and PL claims.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of EL and PL claims from inception to settlement.
• Maintain regular client contact and deliver exceptional client care.
• Analyse evidence, liability, causation and quantum.
• Draft statements, pleadings and schedules of loss.
• Negotiate settlements with insurers and third parties.
• Identify litigation opportunities and progress where appropriate.
• Work within a case management system to ensure service standards.

Skills

MOJ Portal experience

EL/PL claims knowledge

Client care and negotiation

Education

Solicitor (SRA Qualified)

CILEX with Higher Rights

Job description

Personal Injury Associate (EL/PL)

Location: Bristol Based - Remote Working
Department: Personal Injury
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Join a market-leading personal injury team

At Minster Law, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for customers who have suffered injuries following accidents that were not their fault. We're looking for an experienced Personal Injury Executive to manage a caseload of claimant Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, helping clients navigate what can often be a challenging time in their lives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate legal professional who enjoys handling technical personal injury claims, delivering outstanding client care, and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.

What you'll be doing

As a Personal Injury Executive, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of fast-track EL and PL claims from inception through to settlement. You'll proactively manage claims, negotiate with third parties, and identify litigation opportunities where appropriate to progress claims effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of claimant EL and PL injury claims.
• Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining regular client contact throughout the claim lifecycle.
• Analysing evidence and researching legal issues relating to liability, causation and quantum.
• Drafting legal documents, including witness statements, pleadings and schedules of loss.
• Negotiating with insurers and third parties to secure the best possible settlements for clients.
• Obtaining interim payments and facilitating appropriate rehabilitation support.
• Identifying litigated claim opportunities and progressing claims where necessary.
• Working effectively within a task-based case management system to ensure service standards are maintained.
• Contributing to the profile and success of the department through professional engagement and continuous development.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a motivated and technically competent personal injury professional who can demonstrate:

• Experience handling MOJ Portal, non-Portal and litigated personal injury claims.
• Strong knowledge of claimant EL and PL claims.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and objection-handling skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and challenging situations while maintaining high standards of client service.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to case management.
• Experience handling disease and RSI claims would be advantageous.

Essential Qualifications

• Solicitor (SRA Qualified), or
• CILEX qualified with Higher Rights

What's in it for you?

At Minster Law, we believe in rewarding our colleagues and supporting them to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Up to 12 additional "Time for Me" days through condensed working arrangements.
• Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Working within a Platinum Investors in People accredited organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative culture focused on growth and success.

Why Minster Law?

At Minster Law, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential. If you're passionate about personal injury law and want to make a genuine difference to clients while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Minster Law is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity or disability.