EL/PL Litigation Executive
  • England,North West,Greater Manchester
  • full-time
  • £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, negotiable
Job Description:
* Competitive Salary
* Hybrid Working Arrangement
* Career Progression
The firm are leaders in the Casualty market. Built on unparalleled expertise, and a new vision for making the most of AI, data and technology, their Casualty practice is the biggest in the UK. 

Their incredibly varied workload includes multi-million pound cases that take them from our desks to courtrooms across the UK. It’s a chance to learn from true industry experts and experienced people at all levels of our business - all committed to helping you build a successful law career.

My client are currently hiring for an EL/PL Litigation Executive who are not only experienced but are teachable, and dedicated to progression. They want someone who can hit the ground running and use their initiative to excel in this position and fit seamlessly into the impressively successful established team. 

If you are interested in building your expertise in the biggest, market leading Casualty practice in the UK, now is the time to join. 

The role will be working in the employers and public liability team within the Casualty region of the firm. The team deals with a wide variety of work for major insurers and private nominations. The work is complex and often involves representing household names.

The Role
The ideal candidate will be a talented Litigation Executive who has prior experience of handling an EL/PL caseload of fast track files, working on behalf of the major insurance firms. We will consider up to Junior Associate/ Chartered Legal Executive level for this position.

The team offers a supportive environment and a hybrid working week with 2 days in our new Manchester office and 3 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities
* Handling a caseload of employers and public liability claims from inception through to closure, under supervision.
* Ability to make early liability assessments on cases.
* Ability to consider and reach conclusions on liability.
* Ability to assess quantum.
* Drafting pleadings, reporting to clients, drafting witness statements, preparing instructions to counsel, experts and attending in conference and trials.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience of running a caseload including experience of determining liability.
* Experience of working within an employer’s and public liability team.
* Previous experience of Defendant personal injury litigation.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
Alternatively, you can contact me directly for more information on ext 11060 or email me at
Job number 1489708
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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