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 hol…

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Employers' Liability/Public Liability Solicitor for its Manchester office. The role covers mixed EL/PL claims, litigated and pre-litigated matters, with a focus on liability, quantum, and strategic advice for insurer clients.

You will handle a diverse caseload, work with insurers and corporate clients, and contribute to achieving commercial outcomes within a hybrid working framework.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Proven multi-track EL/PL claims experience.
• Strong liability investigations and quantum assessment knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Case Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of multi-track EL/PL claims.
• Litigate or pre-litigate matters from inception to conclusion.
• Assess liability, quantum, and evidence to form strategies.
• Draft pleadings and witness statements.
• Attend court hearings and manage litigation procedures.
• Liaise with insurer and corporate clients.
• Meet chargeable hours and WIP targets.
• Deliver commercially focused outcomes while managing risk.

Skills

EL/PL claims handling

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Pleadings/witness statements

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent experience

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

• Hybrid Working Policy


• Competitive Salary - up to £60,000


• Fantastic Progression Opportunities

Employers' Liability / Public Liability Solicitor – Manchester – Hybrid – up to £60,000 – REF 529201AF

A leading national law firm is seeking an 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


• Hybrid working policy


• Private medical insurance


• Company pension scheme


• Life assurance and income protection


• Clear opportunities for career progression