Senior EL/PL Fee Earner

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkaye Core Talent Limited seeks a Senior EL/PL Fee Earner to lead the Employers' Liability and Public Liability team in a growing claimant practice in the UK. You’ll manage a varied caseload, mentor juniors and shape best practices within the department.

You will handle litigated and pre-litigated EL/PL claims, including MOJ Portal work, Part 7/8 where applicable, and deliver high-quality client service across cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience handling litigated EL/PL claims.
• Strong MOJ Portal and Non-Portal claim experience.
• Solid knowledge of Employers' Liability and Public Liability litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied EL/PL caseload from inception to settlement or trial.
• Draft witness statements, court applications and instructions to Counsel.
• Prepare Trial bundles and monitor Court directions.
• Value claims for general and special damages and identify best strategy.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Job description

Senior EL/PL Fee Earner

Hybrid Full-Time Permanent

Take the Lead in a Growing Employers' & Public Liability Team

Harkaye Core Talent is proud to be partnering with an ambitious and expanding claimant law firm to recruit an experienced Senior EL/PL Fee Earner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing personal injury practice where you'll play a key role in shaping and developing the Employers' Liability and Public Liability offering. Working alongside experienced legal leaders, you'll manage a high-quality caseload while helping to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Employers' Liability and Public Liability matters, including:

• Fast Track claims.
• Complex MOJ Portal matters.
• Non-Portal EL/PL claims.
• Part 7 and Part 8 litigation through to Trial.

This is a hands-on fee-earning role with genuine opportunities to influence team development, provide technical guidance and help shape best practice within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of EL/PL files from inception through to settlement or Trial.
• Handle litigated matters including Part 7 and Part 8 proceedings.
• Draft witness statements, court applications and instructions to Counsel.
• Prepare Trial bundles and ensure compliance with Court directions.
• Accurately value claims for both general and special damages.
• Identify litigation opportunities and develop the best strategy for each case.
• Deliver exceptional client care throughout the lifecycle of every claim.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.
• Provide technical guidance and assist with case vetting where required.
• Work collaboratively to support the continued growth and success of the department.

About You

• A minimum of two years' experience handling litigated EL/PL personal injury claims.
• Strong experience managing MOJ Portal and Non-Portal claims.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Employers' Liability and Public Liability litigation.
• Confidence handling disputed liability and quantum matters.
• Exceptional organisational and file management skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.

Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer is desirable but not essential. Candidates with the right level of technical experience will be considered.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking claimant practice during an exciting period of growth. You'll work alongside experienced legal professionals, handle a technically interesting caseload and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future direction of the team.

If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, high-quality work and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.