Personal Injury Litigator - Intermediate Track EL/PL RTA

CRA Consulting; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Private medical benefit

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

CRA Consulting is recruiting an experienced Personal Injury Litigator for its Intermediate Track team in Sheffield. You will handle EL/PL claims, manage a busy caseload, and progress disputes with strong evidence, underpinned by robust compliance.

The role offers opportunities to work on complex matters, with a supportive structure and potential for flexible working patterns, including part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a Personal Injury caseload.
• Strong Employers' Liability and Public Liability experience.
• Exposure to Intermediate Track or more complex claims.
• Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Understanding of the relevant Pre-Action Protocols.
• Strong liability and quantum investigation skills.
• Experience negotiating settlements.
• Ability to progress litigated matters.
• Excellent client communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to work independently as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Investigating liability and quantum.
• Reviewing medical reports and supporting evidence.
• Advising clients throughout the claim.
• Drafting schedules of loss and legal documentation.
• Working within the relevant Pre-Action Protocols.
• Applying the Civil Procedure Rules and Intermediate Track requirements.
• Negotiating settlements with defendants and insurers.
• Issuing and progressing court proceedings where appropriate.
• Liaising with medical experts, counsel and other third parties.
• Maintaining strong standards of compliance, file management and client care.

Skills

EL/PL experience

Liability claims

Complex claims

Client communication

Job description

Job Title: Personal Injury Litigator - Intermediate Track EL/PL
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000
Location: Sheffield - Office Based
Contract: Permanent - Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

Working Hours

The firm can offer a choice of working patterns:

• 8.00am to 4.00pm
• 9.00am to 5.00pm
• 10.00am to 6.00pm
• Part-time hours will also be considered

The Opportunity

CRA Consulting is working with a large and well-established law firm in Sheffield to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Litigator for its growing Intermediate Track team.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with a strong background in Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims who is confident managing their own caseload and wants to develop further within the increasingly important Intermediate Track area.
You will join a substantial and well-resourced legal operation offering high-quality work, excellent support and genuine opportunities for long-term professional development.
The firm is also able to consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and different shift patterns, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates who require greater structure around their working day.

The Role

You will manage a busy caseload of Intermediate Track Personal Injury claims, with a particular focus on:

• Employers' Liability claims
• Public Liability claims
• Occupiers' Liability matters
• Complex liability disputes
• Multi-injury claims
• Claims involving more substantial medical evidence
• Cases requiring detailed assessment of quantum and financial losses

You will take responsibility for progressing matters from initial investigation through to settlement or litigation.
Your duties will include:

• Investigating liability and quantum
• Reviewing medical reports and supporting evidence
• Advising clients throughout the claim
• Drafting schedules of loss and legal documentation
• Working within the relevant Pre-Action Protocols
• Applying the Civil Procedure Rules and Intermediate Track requirements
• Negotiating settlements with defendants and insurers
• Issuing and progressing court proceedings where appropriate
• Liaising with medical experts, counsel and other third parties
• Maintaining strong standards of compliance, file management and client care

The firm is looking for somebody who can investigate claims thoroughly, make sensible commercial decisions and achieve the best possible outcome for each client.

The Candidate

You may currently be working as a:

• Personal Injury Solicitor
• Chartered Legal Executive
• Litigation Executive
• EL/PL Litigator
• Personal Injury Fee Earner
• Claims Handler with litigation experience

Applications are welcomed from qualified and experienced non-qualified litigators.
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience managing a Personal Injury caseload
• Strong Employers' Liability and Public Liability experience
• Exposure to Intermediate Track or more complex claims
• Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• An understanding of the relevant Pre-Action Protocols
• Strong liability and quantum investigation skills
• Experience negotiating settlements
• The ability to progress litigated matters
• Excellent client communication and organisational skills
• The confidence to work independently as part of a wider team

Salary and Benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive overall package, including:

• Salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending upon experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase or sell up to five additional days' leave
• Excellent employer pension contributions
• Employer-funded private medical benefit
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing support
• Enhanced parental and carers' leave
• Structured training and career development
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Choice of working patterns

Why Consider This Role?

The introduction of the Intermediate Track has created strong demand for litigators who can confidently manage claims beyond the traditional Fast Track environment.
This opportunity could be particularly attractive if you are currently handling EL/PL litigation and want to progress into more complex work, or if you already have Intermediate Track experience and are looking for a stronger package, a well-resourced team and clearer career prospects.
The firm's identity is being kept confidential at this stage, but I would be happy to provide further information about the business, team and opportunity during an informal and completely confidential conversation.