EL/PL Personal Injury Litigator - Bristol Based

Minster Law; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Hybrid working with flex to support Wf

25 days annual leave, rising to 30

Time for Me days — up to 12

Learning and career progression

Platinum Investors in People

Supportive and collaborative culture

Job summary

Minster Law is recruiting a Personal Injury Associate to handle Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims with a strong client-focus. You will manage a busy caseload, draft essential documents and negotiate settlements, while delivering outstanding service to claimants throughout the lifecycle.

The role combines hybrid working with a supportive environment, enabling professional development in a Platinum Investors in People organisation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high client service standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claimant EL and PL injury claims.
• Deliver exceptional client care with regular client contact throughout the claim lifecycle.
• Analyse evidence and research liability, causation and quantum issues.
• Draft witness statements, pleadings and schedules of loss.
• Negotiate settlements with insurers and third parties.
• Obtain interim payments and coordinate rehabilitation support.
• Identify litigated opportunities and progress claims as needed.
• Work within a task-based case management system to maintain service standards.
• Contribute to department profile through professional engagement and development.

Skills

MOJ Portal experience

EL/PL claims knowledge

Client communication

Negotiation

Prioritisation & case management

Education

SRA Qualified Solicitor

CILEX with Higher Rights

Job description

Personal Injury Associate (EL/PL)

Location: Bristol Based - Remote Working

Department: Personal Injury

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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

• 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

• 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.