Hybrid EL/PL Litigation Executive – 80-100 Cases

Fletchers Solicitors Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours working week

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday + extra options

Pension with salary sacrifice

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental leave & IVF schemes

Flexible, agile working

Social events calendar

Monthly voucher awards

Job summary

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd is seeking a Litigation Executive with 3 years’ EL/PL experience to manage 80-100 fast track cases in a hybrid Manchester role. You will drive settlements, issue court proceedings at the right time, and maintain excellent client communication.

The successful candidate will work to case plans, set settlement estimates, and contribute to customer surveys, within a supportive culture that values flexibility and progression.

Qualifications

• Good experience running cases from start to end and utilising the Court process if settlement cannot be reached.
• Solid knowledge of Part 7 and Part 8 Civil Procedure Rules
• Ability and confidence to conduct application hearings and CMCs
• Knowledge of pre-action disclosure processes
• Appropriate experience in EL/PL cases
• Excellent organisation and file management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work with a case management system
• Target Driven
• Must be able to work as part of a team structure as well as autonomously
• Articulate drafting of written communication

Responsibilities

• Running of 80-100 litigation files, which will include mostly Employer’s, Public and Occupier’s liability cases but may also include some RTA cases
• Providing regular client updates
• Reporting to your Team Leader and Head of Department
• Arrange medical appointments and review medical reports
• Carry out quantum reviews and case valuations
• Perform Risk Assessments during the life of the case and report to the ATE provider with updates
• Review and take instructions from the client upon receipt of offers
• Understand the correct juncture to make offers
• The ability to time record accurately
• Maximising costs
• Court document drafting and preparation of court bundles
• Drafting briefs to counsel
• Must be familiar with current legislative provisions
• A competent and working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Drafting witness statements to a high standard
• To act at all times with honesty and integrity

Skills

Litigation experience

EL/PL knowledge

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Autonomy

Drafting

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd is seeking a Litigation Executive with 3 years’ EL/PL experience to manage 80-100 fast track cases in a hybrid Manchester role. You will drive settlements, issue court proceedings at the right time, and maintain excellent client communication.

The successful candidate will work to case plans, set settlement estimates, and contribute to customer surveys, within a supportive culture that values flexibility and progression.