Senior EL/PL Litigation Executive

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement 35 days incl BH

Pension with salary sacrifice

Life Assurance

Medicash

Sick pay

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working

Social events

Voucher awards

Job summary

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd is seeking a confident Litigation Executive/Solicitor with 3 years’ experience in Employers, Occupiers and Public Liability matters, to handle 80-100 fast moving cases. You will work to a case plan, set estimated settlement times, and drive cases toward conclusion while maintaining excellent client care and survey scores in a busy EL/PL team.

We offer a 35-hour week, a bonus scheme, generous holiday and flexible hybrid working in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience handling Employers, Occupiers and Public Liability cases.
• Experience running 80-100 litigation files, with case plans and settlement timing.
• Solid knowledge of Part 7 and Part 8 Civil Procedure Rules.
• Ability to conduct application hearings and CMCs.
• Knowledge of pre-action disclosure processes.
• Excellent organisation and file management.
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously.
• Articulate drafting of written communication.

Responsibilities

• Running of 80-100 litigation files, including Employer’s, Public and Occupier’s liability cases.
• Reporting to Team Leader and Head of Department.
• Arrange medical appointments and review medical reports.
• Carry out quantum reviews and case valuations.
• Perform risk assessments and report updates to the ATE provider.
• Review and take instructions from clients on offers.
• Time record accurately.
• Draft court documents and bundles; draft briefs to counsel.
• Familiar with Civil Procedure Rules.
• Draft witness statements to high standard.
• Act with honesty and integrity.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Time recording

Court process knowledge

EL/PL experience

Organised/file management

Team player/autonomous

Drafting/written communication

Job description

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd is seeking a confident Litigation Executive/Solicitor with 3 years’ experience in Employers, Occupiers and Public Liability matters, to handle 80-100 fast moving cases. You will work to a case plan, set estimated settlement times, and drive cases toward conclusion while maintaining excellent client care and survey scores in a busy EL/PL team.

We offer a 35-hour week, a bonus scheme, generous holiday and flexible hybrid working in a supportive culture.