EL/PL Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £60,000

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced EL/PL Solicitor to join its casualty team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. You will manage a mixed caseload of multi-track Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims for insurer clients, handling litigation from instruction to resolution.

The ideal candidate will have proven EL/PL experience, strong evidence-based analysis, excellent written and spoken communication, and the ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercial

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience handling multi-track EL/PL claims.
• Strong understanding of liability investigations, quantum assessment and litigation strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing client and insurer relationships effectively.
• Confident drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using Case Management Systems and legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of multi-track EL/PL claims.
• Handling both litigated and pre-litigated matters from inception through to conclusion.
• Assessing liability, quantum and evidence to formulate effective case strategies.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation.
• Attending court hearings and managing litigation procedures as required.
• Liaising regularly with insurer and corporate clients to provide updates and advice.
• Working towards chargeable hours, WIP and client service targets.
• Delivering commercially focused outcomes while managing risk effectively.

Skills

EL/PL claims experience

Litigation strategy

Liability investigations

Quantum assessment

Client relationships

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent experience

Tools

Case Management Systems

Legal technology

Job description

Employers' Liability / Public Liability Solicitor - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £60,000

A leading national law firm is seeking a EL/PL Solicitor to join its growing Casualty team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a mixed caseload of multi-track Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims, on behalf of a range of high-profile insurer clients.

As a EL/PL Solicitor in the Manchester office, you will manage both litigated and pre-litigated claims from instruction through to resolution. You will work closely with clients and insurers, providing strategic advice on liability and quantum issues while delivering excellent client service and achieving strong commercial outcomes.

The Role

• Managing a mixed caseload of multi-track EL/PL claims
• Handling both litigated and pre-litigated matters from inception through to conclusion
• Assessing liability, quantum and evidence to formulate effective case strategies
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation
• Attending court hearings and managing litigation procedures as required
• Liaising regularly with insurer and corporate clients to provide updates and advice
• Working towards chargeable hours, WIP and client service targets
• Delivering commercially focused outcomes while managing risk effectively

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent experience
• Proven experience handling multi-track EL/PL claims
• Strong understanding of liability investigations, quantum assessment and litigation strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing client and insurer relationships effectively
• Confident drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal correspondence
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience using Case Management Systems and legal technology

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Clear opportunities for career progression