William James Recruitment
EL / PL Solicitor
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EL / PL Solicitor
EL/PL Solicitor - Manchester
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits + Bonus
About the Role
Join a nationally recognised Legal 500 firm in Manchester, renowned for its Personal Injury (PI) litigation and commitment to exceptional client care.
With continued growth, the firm is seeking an Experienced/Loss Adjuster (EL/PL) Solicitor or Legal Executive to strengthen its expanding team. You’ll manage your own caseload of pre- and post-litigation EL/PL matters in a supportive, growth-focused environment with opportunities for long-term career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own caseload of EL/PL claims (pre- and post-litigation)
- Progress files from initial instruction to conclusion
- Draft witness statements and key legal documentation
- Review expert evidence and medical reports
- Instruct medical experts and counsel
- Attend conferences, hearings, and trials as required
- Assess quantum and make settlement offers
- Provide exceptional client care throughout the claims process
- Develop litigation expertise within a highly regarded claimant PI team
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About You
The ideal candidate should have:
- Experience managing a caseload of EL/PL claims
- Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (essential)
- Litigation experience preferred but not mandatory (earned via training)
- Strong ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Outstanding communication and client care abilities
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience)
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Paid birthday day off
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Death in service benefit
- Clear progression opportunities
- Strong caseload quality in a supportive culture
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Application Details
Apply in the strictest confidence via:
- Online submission
- Telephone contact (quoted below)
Contact Information
Direct query to: Roya Ratcliffe, Professional Legal Recruitment Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
- Mobile: 07376 640 524
- Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com
About William James Recruitment
A specialist legal recruitment consultancy, William James partners with top UK law firms (including Legal 500-ranked firms). We focus on senior, strategic, and talent-led appointments across domestic and international legal markets. Visit www.williamjames.co.uk for more information.
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