Pathway Careers Ltd
EL & PL Solicitor / Senior Paralegal
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EL & PL Solicitor / Senior Paralegal, Belfast, £Neg
Overview
Pathway Legal is delighted to be working with an established and highly regarded law firm in East Belfast to recruit an experienced EL/PL Solicitor to join its claimant litigation team. The firm is ideally seeking a qualified Solicitor with experience in Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims, with approximately 1–7 years’ PQE. However, they are flexible on background and would also consider an experienced Senior Paralegal with strong EL/PL experience and the ability to manage their own caseload.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced personal injury professional looking to join a flexible and supportive firm and develop their career within claimant litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of claimant Employers’ Liability and Public Liability matters.
- Handle cases from initial instruction through to settlement or conclusion.
- Advise clients clearly and professionally throughout the claims process.
- Investigate liability and assess the merits and value of claims.
- Liaise and negotiate with insurers, defendants, medical experts and other relevant parties.
- Draft correspondence, legal documentation and instructions to experts as required.
- Progress cases efficiently while ensuring all relevant deadlines are met.
- Deliver a high standard of client care throughout each matter.
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Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience handling Employers’ Liability and/or Public Liability claims.
- Ideally a qualified Solicitor with approximately 1–7 years’ PQE.
- Experienced Senior Paralegals with a strong EL/PL background will also be considered.
- Experience managing your own caseload with a good degree of autonomy.
- Strong understanding of personal injury litigation and the claims process.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and client care skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively.
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What’s on Offer
- Negotiable salary, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to join an established East Belfast law firm.
- Interesting and varied claimant EL/PL caseload.
- Flexible and supportive working environment.
- Hybrid working available following successful completion of the probationary period.
- Opportunity for continued professional development and career progression.
- Senior Paralegals with the right level of experience will also be considered.
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