Personal Injury Solicitor or Experienced Fee Earner (EL/PL)

Bydand Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Solicitor / Legal Executive / Paralegal for EL/PL litigation, with remote working available.

You will manage your own caseload of litigated EL/PL claims for defendant insurers, handling Fast Track and Multi-Track matters, with autonomy and direct client contact.

Open to candidates from different qualification backgrounds; strong knowledge of CPR and personal injury procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigated EL/PL claims, ideally for defendant insurers.
• Strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and PI procedures.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of litigated defendant EL/PL claims including Fast Track and Multi-Track.
• Investigating liability, assessing quantum and developing litigation strategies.
• Reviewing medical evidence, witness statements, disclosure and other documentation.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, court applications and other litigation documents.

Skills

EL/PL litigation

Defendant insurance

Caseload management

Litigation strategy

Job description

Solicitor / Legal Executive / Experienced Paralegal – EL/PL Litigation

Location: Remote Working Available - National Offices

Salary: Up to £55,000 DoE

Contract: Permanent

Previous Experience: Defendant Employers' Liability and Public Liability Litigation

This team acts on behalf of major UK insurers and corporate clients, defending a broad range of Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims.

You will manage your own caseload of litigated EL/PL matters, with exposure to both Fast Track and Multi-Track claims. The position offers considerable autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to handle a varied range of defendant personal injury litigation.

Importantly, the firm is open to candidates from different qualification backgrounds, placing greater emphasis on relevant litigation experience and the ability to manage claims independently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of litigated defendant EL/PL claims, including Fast Track and Multi-Track matters
• Investigating liability, assessing quantum and developing appropriate litigation strategies
• Reviewing medical evidence, witness statements, disclosure and other relevant documentation
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, court applications and other litigation documents

Experience Needed

• Previous experience managing litigated EL/PL claims, ideally within a defendant insurance practice
• Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and personal injury litigation procedures
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and make informed decisions on litigation strategy

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced EL/PL litigator looking for greater flexibility, quality work and long-term career development.

You'll join an established national Casualty team with a strong insurer client base, handling a varied caseload with genuine responsibility and autonomy.