EL/PL Solicitors - 5+ Years PQE

MPJ Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Solicitor with over 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in Employer's Liability and Occupier's Liability personal injury cases. The role demands managing a caseload, from pre-litigation to trial, while ensuring timely compliance with court processes. Benefits include a minimum of 20 days' holiday plus additional days in service, on-site parking, and a performance bonus scheme. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £60,000.

Benefits

20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off after 12 months

Free on-site parking

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in EL or OL personal injury cases.
• Ability to meet strict court deadlines is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail and identification of technical points in defenses.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of fast-track and multi-track litigated and pre-litigated claims.
• Handle cases from pre-litigation to trial.
• Draft court documents and witness statements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client care focus

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

EL/PL Solicitors

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salary: £60,000 (DOE)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a well-established firm of independent solicitors based in Ellesmere Port, with convenient on-site parking. My client is a panel member of the Police Federation (the police officers' union) and represents police officers who have been involved in work‑related accidents against the police force.

This role is ideal for a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years+ of experience in litigation, preferably in Employer's Liability (EL) or Occupier's Liability (OL) personal injury cases. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of #removed# fast-track and multi-track litigated and pre-litigated personal injury and EL/PL claims
• Handling cases from pre-litigation to trial
• Working collaboratively as part of a team, while also working independently under supervision to comply with firm processes
• Utilizing case management software
• Drafting court documents and witness statements
• Preparing trial bundles
• Ensuring cases are run efficiently and court directions are met
• Regularly updating clients

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in litigation, essential
• Ability to meet strict court deadlines
• Strong focus on client care and guiding members of the public through the court process
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify technical points in defences and evidence
• Experience following instructions from senior staff and meeting internal deadlines
• Proficiency in case management software
• Self-motivation and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong track record in settlement and litigation targets

The benefits package includes a minimum of 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (after 12 months of service), with an additional day of holiday per year of service subject to a minimum term. Free on-site parking is provided, and there is an excellent bonus scheme to reward your success.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary contact Bella Mori on #removed# for a confidential chat or email me