Senior EL/PL Fee Earner – Hybrid Role (Manchester)

Realm Recruit Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Quarterly bonus

Medicash benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Death in service

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Staff events

Job summary

Realm Recruit Ltd. is seeking an experienced EL/PL Fee Earner in Manchester to inherit an established caseload. You will handle 100–125 pre and post-litigated EL/PL matters, in a collaborative Personal Injury team with hybrid working (2 days per week in the Manchester office).

The firm has grown significantly, turnover over £10 million, and offers a supportive culture with accessible leadership. Reporting to the EL/PL Team Lead, you’ll manage files autonomously within a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with EL/PL experience.
• Minimum 7 years’ PQE or CILEX equivalent.
• Strong EL/PL and pre/post-litigation experience.
• Able to independently manage a busy caseload.
• Excellent attention to detail and client care.
• Ideally 8–10 years’ PQE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage 100–125 EL/PL files and oversee pre/post-litigation matters.
• Work to court deadlines and monitor limitation dates.
• Issue court proceedings and draft witness statements.
• Prepare letters of instruction and review medical reports.
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with insurers.
• Maintain regular client contact and manage diary/case system.
• Collaborate with Team Lead in a growing Personal Injury practice.

Skills

EL/PL experience

PQE 7+ years

Case management

Litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Client care

Solicitor/CILEX

Education

Solicitor or CILEX qualification

Job description

Realm Recruit Ltd. is seeking an experienced EL/PL Fee Earner in Manchester to inherit an established caseload. You will handle 100–125 pre and post-litigated EL/PL matters, in a collaborative Personal Injury team with hybrid working (2 days per week in the Manchester office).

The firm has grown significantly, turnover over £10 million, and offers a supportive culture with accessible leadership. Reporting to the EL/PL Team Lead, you’ll manage files autonomously within a skilled team.