Intermediate Track Fee Earner

CRA Legal; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Career progression and development

Job summary

CRA Legal is seeking an Intermediate Track Fee Earner in Sheffield to manage a diverse PI caseload from inception to settlement. You will handle road traffic and liability-based claims with autonomy in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have solid PI fee earner experience, familiarity with the Intermediate Track and Civil Procedure Rules, and strong negotiation and client communication skills. Hybrid working is on offer, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience handling personal injury claims.
• Exposure to Intermediate Track preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PI litigation and procedural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of intermediate-track PI claims from inception to conclusion.
• Progress matters including liability, quantum, evidence and litigation.
• Review medical evidence and other supporting documentation.
• Draft pleadings, statements, schedules of loss and other legal documents.
• Value claims and prepare for settlement; negotiate with insurers.

Skills

Personal Injury law

Case management

Civil Procedure Rules

Negotiation

Client communication

Job description

Role: Intermediate Track Fee Earner
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full time, permanent
An established specialist law firm is looking to appoint an Intermediate Track Fee Earner to join its growing Personal Injury team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PI fee earner looking to take ownership of their own caseload within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will handle a varied portfolio of intermediate-track personal injury claims, managing matters from inception through to settlement and ensuring a high standard of client care throughout.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of personal injury claims, predominantly involving road traffic accidents and other liability-based claims, with responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and achieving the best possible outcome for clients.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of intermediate-track personal injury claims from inception through to conclusion.
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of case progression, including liability, quantum, evidence and litigation.
• Reviewing and assessing medical evidence and other supporting documentation.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss and other relevant legal documentation.
• Valuing claims and preparing cases for settlement.
• Conducting negotiations with insurers and other third parties.
• Instructing and liaising with medical and other experts where required.
• Advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their claim and managing expectations effectively.
• Ensuring files are progressed in accordance with relevant procedural requirements and deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with internal processes and quality standards.
• Working towards individual and team performance targets.

About You

We are looking for someone with solid experience handling personal injury claims, ideally with exposure to the Intermediate Track and a good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a PI Fee Earner, Litigation Executive, Solicitor or equivalent.
• Experience managing your own caseload with a good level of autonomy.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and relevant procedural requirements.
• Experience dealing with liability, quantum, medical evidence and settlement negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A client-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively within a team while taking ownership of your own workload.

The role would suit someone who is comfortable working within a high-volume PI environment, but who also wants genuine ownership of their caseload and the opportunity to develop their litigation expertise.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied PI caseload.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist legal environment.