Personal Injury Litigator

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal and insurance business in Leeds is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigator to manage claims and provide expert legal advice. The role includes conducting investigations, negotiating settlements, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have prior experience handling personal injury claims and will benefit from a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. This role supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday + BH

9% employer contributed pension

Optional health & dental insurance

Free roadside cover insurance

50% discount on insurance products

Free car parking available upon advanced booking

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing an EL/PL / RTA claimant personal injury caseload is required.
• Experience handling litigated personal injury claims is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into incident circumstances and claim value.
• Assess the merits and value of personal injury claims.
• Provide accurate legal advice and manage client expectations.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare legal documents.
• Progress cases efficiently and maintain client communication.
• Identify and report conflicts and complaints.
• Maintain relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the department's development by promoting best practices.

Skills

Managing EL/PL / RTA claimant personal injury caseload

Handling litigated personal injury claims

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Injury Litigator

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid Working)

Salary Range: £40,000 to £45,000 + Benefits

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into incident circumstances and claim value, including legal research as needed.
• Assess the merits and value of personal injury claims, including the recoverability of financial losses.
• Provide accurate legal advice and manage client expectations with clear communication throughout the claims process.
• Negotiate settlements to secure the best outcomes for clients, ensuring compliance with instructions and updating legal expenses providers at key stages.
• Prepare legal documents for court proceedings, including statements, directions, and briefs for counsel; review costs as necessary.
• Progress cases efficiently to meet departmental targets and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), keeping clients proactively informed.
• Identify and report conflicts, complaints, and potential negligence to the relevant team or compliance lead promptly.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the department's development by promoting best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Employee Benefits Package

• Minimum 25 days holiday + BH
• Increasing holiday entitlement for continued years of service
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme - up to 5 days
• 9% employer contributed pension
• Optional health & dental insurance
• Hybrid working model - maximum 2 days office presence, however can work from the office more if desired
• EV car scheme
• High-quality IT equipment provided
• Free holiday insurance
• Free roadside cover insurance
• 50% discount of insurance products
• Flexible dress code when in office
• Free car parking available upon advanced booking

Application Criteria

• Previous experience managing an EL/PL / RTA claimant personal injury caseload is required
• Experience handling litigated personal injury claims is required

About the Organisation

• Our client are a leading legal and insurance business. They boast an excellent reputation, strong business model and a great working environment. Due to an increase in work volumes, the business are seeking to hire an experienced Claims Handler to manage claimant personal injury claims

About 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 n/a.

How to Apply

• If this Personal Injury Litigator vacancy, 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.
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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 Personal Injury 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.