Litigator

CRA Legal; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Doncaster is seeking a Litigator for multi-track personal injury claims. The role involves managing cases from letter of claim through to trial, ensuring excellent client care, and conducting thorough liability investigations. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model and an attractive benefits package including 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing personal injury claims from initiation to trial.
• Strong understanding of multi-track litigation.
• Ability to conduct investigations and coordinate rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury claims through various procedural stages.
• Conduct liability investigations and gather evidence.
• Draft court pleadings and manage caseload effectively.

Skills

Client care

Liability investigations

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant legal qualification

Job description

Job Title: Litigator - Multi Track PI Claims

Location: Doncaster (hybrid)

Salary: £35,000 to £50,000

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Introduction

• Managing personal injury and clinical negligence claims from Letter of Claim through to Trial, including all procedural stages.
• Taking on new claims or those initially in the MOJ Portal which later exit the process and progress to Multi-Track litigation.
• Maintaining excellent client care, ensuring clients are fully informed and supported throughout the litigation process.
• Conducting thorough liability investigations, including taking witness statements and gathering early supporting evidence to assess case prospects.
• Organising Immediate Needs Assessments (INA) and liaising with case managers to arrange appropriate rehabilitation, equipment, or support services.
• Obtaining and reviewing medical records to determine appropriate medical evidence and identify relevant medical experts.
• Instructing and liaising with medical and non-medical experts, attending conferences with Counsel, and reviewing expert reports.
• Drafting Schedules of Loss and undertaking detailed quantum assessments.
• Preparing and drafting Court pleadings and other procedural documents.
• Instructing Counsel and handling Court hearings where appropriate.
• Ensuring efficient and proactive caseload management, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Working collaboratively within a team environment, delegating tasks effectively where appropriate.

Employee Benefit Offering

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas office closure
• Pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Long service awards
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Agile working
• Flexible working
• Free parking

Introducing the Organisation

• Our client are an established organisation who are looking to hire an experienced professional in personal injury law. As the successful candidate, you will be given the opportunity to join a well-known business, offering an exciting role as a Litigation Executive role in their multi-track PI team.

Introducing CRA Consulting

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply

• If this Litigator vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Litigator vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.