Litigator

CRA Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension

Hybrid and flexible working

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

CRA Consulting is representing a respected law firm seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Fee Earner to join the claimant department. You will manage your own caseload across RTA, Employers' Liability, Public Liability, and occupiers' liability matters, with opportunities to handle more complex cases as you progress.

You will oversee claims from investigation to settlement or litigation, advising clients on prospects and valuations while drafting pleadings, statements, and related

Qualifications

• Experience in claimant Personal Injury litigation
• Experience managing own caseload
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proactive approach to file management
• Client-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a personal caseload of claimant PI matters.
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum.
• Advise clients on prospects, valuations and next steps in their claims.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and legal documentation.
• Review medical evidence and obtain supporting documentation.
• Take witness evidence and prepare statements.
• Prepare schedules of loss.
• Liaise with insurers, medical experts, counsel and other parties.
• Negotiate settlements and work towards the best possible outcomes.
• Manage litigated claims, court directions and procedural deadlines.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation where required.

Skills

Claimant PI litigation

Case management

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Proactive file management

Client-focused mindset

Job description

CRA Consulting is currently working with a respected and well-established law firm looking to add an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Fee Earner to its growing claimant department.

The firm has built a strong reputation for representing individuals who have suffered injury, with a focus on delivering quality legal advice and achieving positive outcomes for clients. This is a good opportunity to join an established team where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own files, alongside the support of experienced colleagues. The position is open to Fee Earners, Litigation Executives, Legal Executives and experienced Paralegals who have a background in claimant Personal Injury and are looking for a new challenge.

The Work

You’ll be responsible for progressing your own caseload of claimant Personal Injury claims, with the complexity of matters reflecting your experience. The caseload may cover:

• Road Traffic Accident claims
• Employers' Liability and Public Liability
• Occupiers' Liability
• More complex and serious injury matters, depending on experience

You’ll oversee claims from initial investigation through to settlement or litigation, ensuring clients receive clear advice and are kept informed throughout the process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing a personal caseload of claimant PI matters
• Investigating liability, causation and quantum
• Advising clients on prospects, valuations and the next steps in their claims
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal documentation
• Reviewing medical evidence and obtaining supporting documentation
• Taking witness evidence and preparing statements
• Preparing schedules of loss
• Liaising with insurers, medical experts, counsel and other relevant parties
• Negotiating settlements and working towards the best possible outcomes
• Managing litigated claims, court directions and procedural deadlines
• Assisting with hearing and trial preparation where required

The Person

You’ll already have experience working within claimant Personal Injury, with the confidence to handle your own files and progress matters with a good degree of independence. The firm would ideally like someone who has:

• A solid understanding of claimant PI litigation
• Experience managing their own caseload
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
• Good drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to file management
• A client-focused mindset

Applications are particularly welcomed from those with EL/PL experience or exposure to more complex and serious injury work, although a broader claimant PI background will also be considered.

The Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary reflective of experience, the firm offers:

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, subject to the role
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term career progression
• A friendly and supportive working environment

A little more about the opportunity... This isn't simply another opportunity to work through a high-volume claims caseload. The firm is keen to appoint someone who wants to take responsibility for their files, develop their technical knowledge and play an active role within an established litigation team. If you're currently working in claimant Personal Injury and feel it could be the right time for a move, I'd be happy to talk through the opportunity in more detail.

For a confidential chat, contact:

Lauren Hopkinson | CRA Consulting
0114 241 8030
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