Personal Injury Fee Earner

SaccoMann; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Structured and supportive team

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to high-quality EL/PL work

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

SaccoMann is seeking an experienced EL/PL Litigator in Bradford to manage a varied defendant EL/PL caseload from inception to trial, with occasional pre-litigation work.

You will join a supportive team with strong supervision, established systems and genuine opportunities for professional development, including exposure to high-quality defendant EL/PL work with major commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in litigation.
• Experience defending higher value intermediate/multi-track claims.
• Exposure to EL/PL work, ideally within a retail context (preferred).
• Ability to run your own caseload independently (or strong readiness to do so).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator, able to deal with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Run a full litigation caseload from start to trial.
• Handle EL/PL claims, primarily within a retail environment.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice on liability and quantum.
• Deliver excellent service to clients with cost-effective outcomes.
• Work closely within a wider litigation team with structured supervision.
• Stay up to date with legislation, case law and developments.

Skills

Litigation experience

EL/PL experience

Caseload management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced EL/PL Litigator to join a highly regarded, commercially focused litigation team based in Bradford. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor with at least 5 years’ experience who is confident running their own caseload or has strong defendant EL/PL experience and is looking to take the next step in their career.

You will be joining a supportive and well-structured team environment, with strong supervision, established systems, and genuine opportunities for professional development.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied defendant Employers’ Liability / Public Liability (EL/PL) caseload, predominantly retail-based, from inception through to trial, with occasional pre-litigation work.

Key responsibilities:

• Running a full litigation caseload from start to trial
• Handling a mix of EL/PL claims, primarily within a retail environment
• Providing clear and commercially focused advice on liability and quantum
• Delivering excellent service to clients, ensuring efficient and cost-effective outcomes
• Working closely within a wider litigation team and benefiting from structured supervision
• Staying up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and technical developments (with internal support provided)
• Ensuring compliance with risk, regulatory, and AML procedures
• Managing complaints appropriately in line with internal policies
• Upholding high standards in line with Equality & Diversity commitments

About You

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in litigation
• Experience defending higher value intermediate/multi-track claims
• Exposure to EL/PL work, ideally within a retail context (preferred)
• Ability to run your own caseload independently (or strong readiness to do so)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator, able to deal with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical ability
• Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, reliable, and able to use initiative

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Structured and supportive team environment with strong supervision
• Clear case management systems to support efficient working
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression
• Exposure to high-quality defendant EL/PL work with major commercial clients
• Strong emphasis on professional development and internal progression
• Friendly, collaborative team culture within a specialist litigation environment

This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE.