Solicitor ELPL

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as an EL/PL Solicitor in Manchester, where you'll manage fast-track claims while collaborating with a dynamic team. Enjoy a supportive environment that values continuous learning and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

35-hour working week

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EL/PL and FastTrack claims management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of managing a FastTrack caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse FastTrack caseload, ensuring high standards.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Job description

Solicitor/Cilex or Equivalent EL/PL (Manchester)

Solicitor or Equivalent (EL/PL)

Location: Manchester/Hybrid

Join Fletchers as an EL/PL Solicitor and Elevate Your Legal Career!

Are you a dedicated legal professional with a passion for managing fast-track EL/PL (Employers’ Liability/Public Liability) cases? At Fletchers, we’re seeking a skilled EL/PL Solicitor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll take on the responsibility of handling a caseload of FastTrack claims, ensuring they are managed efficiently, in line with company policies, and in compliance with legal requirements. You’ll also collaborate with team members, providing support to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle a diverse FastTrack caseload, maintaining high standards of legal service and client care.
• Work within established company policies and stay up-to-date with evolving legal standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate and assist colleagues, contributing to the team’s success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in EL/PL and FastTrack claims management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• A proactive team player eager to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking legal team.

At Fletchers, you’ll find a professional environment that values your contributions, promotes continuous learning, and provides resources to advance your career. Apply now to join our committed team of legal professionals!

Fletchers can offer:

• 35-hour working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until reaching long service awards after 5, 7, and 9 years of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical, and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment supporting work-life balance
• Varied funded social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winners and nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure cases progress in a timely and efficient manner.
• Progress files in line with KPIs.
• Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third-party solicitors, and insurers as necessary.
• Handle all aspects of pre- and post-issue procedures cost-effectively.
• Pursue cases to conclusion.
• Ensure all actions per Proclaim Action List are completed promptly.
• Accurate time recording.
• Maintain client files in good order according to Lexcel and other quality standards.
• Supervise junior team members.

The above list is not exhaustive of all tasks that may be required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Up-to-date knowledge of managing a FastTrack caseload.
• Understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Knowledge of the MOJ Portal process, ‘six-pack’ regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, The Highways Act 1980.
• Litigation experience, including running cases to trial and leading cases.
• Knowledge of funding, assisting, and leading sign-ups.
• Case planning, identifying experts, and being proactive.
• Excellent court skills, including preparing proceedings, disclosure applications, hearings, directions, and liaising with experts and witnesses.
• Excellent people and client care skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Innovative and proactive approach.
• Flexible and committed to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Full driving license.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings from Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge, offering flexible hybrid work arrangements. We promote a healthy work-life balance, attractive benefits, training opportunities, and internal progression pathways. We also support diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme. We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate volume and quality.