Personal Injury Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Interest free travel loans

Rewards and wellbeing platform

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor in West Yorkshire to join a busy defendant PI team. You will defend employer's liability and public liability claims, handling multi-track matters through to trial and managing high-value files up to £350,000, with strong client contact and practical legal advice.

The role requires around 7+ years' experience in PI defence, excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to manage a heavy caseload while building client

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience defending personal injury claims.
• Thorough understanding of the Disclosure and Costs Practice Direction (DCP).
• Excellent communication and IT skills; ability to manage caseload and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Defend employer's liability and public liability claims to trial.
• Manage a predominantly multi-track caseload up to £350,000.
• Provide clear advice and maintain a high standard of service throughout each case.
• Exposure to retail-related claims would be advantageous.

Skills

Personal injury defense

Multi-track litigation

Client communication

DCP knowledge

Job description

Personal Injury Solicitor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join a busy and established team, handling high value multi track employer's and public liability claims with responsibility for cases through to trial –

JOB TITLE: Personal Injury Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 7+

LOCATION: West Yorkshire

SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE

You will join a busy defendant personal injury team, managing a predominantly multi track caseload of employer's liability and public liability claims from the commencement of litigation through to trial. The work will involve defending claims valued up to £350,000, giving you responsibility for complex matters and regular client contact. You will be expected to manage litigation effectively, provide clear advice and maintain a high standard of service throughout the life of each case. There may also be exposure to retail related claims, making this an interesting opportunity for someone with experience in this area.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have ideally 7+ years' experience defending personal injury claims, with a strong background in managing multi-track litigation through to trial. You will be confident handling higher value claims, with a thorough understanding of the Disclosure and Costs Practice Direction (DCP).

You will have excellent communication and IT skills, alongside the ability to manage your caseload effectively and build strong working relationships with clients. Experience defending retail claims would be advantageous.

THE FIRM

You will join a well regarded law firm with an established client base and a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships. The firm is known for its practical approach to legal advice and offers a professional, supportive and inclusive working environment.

• The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays, the option to purchase additional leave, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, interest free travel loans and access to a rewards and wellbeing platform.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.