EL & PL Legal Executive

Job Description Role: EL & PL Legal Executive Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid CRA Consulting is delighted to be working exclusively with a nationally recognised claimant law firm to appoint an experienced Employer's Liability / Public Liability Legal Executive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation professional to join a well-established specialist team representing individuals who have sustained injuries arising from workplace accidents and public liability incidents.

The successful candidate will take on a strong, quality caseload while benefiting from excellent technical support, genuine opportunities for career progression and a supportive, collaborative working environment. The Role As an EL/PL Legal Executive, you will manage a varied portfolio of pre-litigated and litigated claims, taking responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and delivering a consistently high standard of client service.

Your responsibilities will include

Managing a caseload of claimant Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. Assessing liability, analysing evidence and identifying key legal and evidential issues.

Instructing and reviewing medical evidence and assessing the value of claims. Preparing court documentation, schedules of loss, witness statements and other litigation documents. Negotiating settlements with defendant insurers and their solicitors.

Issuing proceedings where necessary and managing claims through the litigation process. Working closely with counsel, medical experts and other relevant third parties. Providing clients with clear, practical advice and keeping them updated throughout their claim.

Ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols. About You We would like to hear from Legal Executives, Litigation Executives, experienced Fee Earners and Senior Paralegals with a background in claimant personal injury litigation.

You will ideally have: Previous experience handling claimant Employer's Liability and/or Public Liability claims. The confidence and ability to manage your own caseload with limited supervision. A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.

Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills. A commercially focused approach combined with a strong commitment to client care. The ability to organise, prioritise and manage competing deadlines within a busy litigation environment.

Experience of multi-track litigation would be beneficial. However, candidates with strong fast-track EL/PL experience who are ready to broaden their expertise and progress their career are also encouraged to apply. What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values its people and provides genuine support for professional development. The successful candidate will benefit from: A competitive salary with regular opportunities for salary review.

Hybrid and flexible working options. Clear and achievable career progression. Ongoing training and technical development. A comprehensive employee benefits package. A collaborative and supportive team culture. Recognition for individual contribution and performance.

The opportunity to handle high-quality claimant litigation alongside experienced specialists. Interested? If you're an experienced EL/PL litigation professional looking for your next career move, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with CRA Consulting. Lauren Hopkinson Legal Recruitment Consultant | CRA Consulting

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