Optimal Solicitors
Personal Injury Portal Fee Earner - RTA & ELPL
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About the Company
Optimal Solicitors are a successful niche Legal Practice based in Manchester. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our established Fast Track Personal Injury team on a full-time, permanent basis.
We are a multi-service law firm with a loyal and growing national and international client base. This is an opportunity to join our professional, modern law firm with huge scope for progression.
How We Work
- Hybrid with in-office induction/systems
- Team Days 1–2/month
- Choose hours 08:00–18:00 (core 10:00–16:00)
The Role
To work hard as part of a team handling personal injury cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling their own caseload of RTA and ELPL files from newly accepted cases and progressing through stages 1, 2 and 3 of the MOJ/ IOC Portal, along with infant claims, MIB untraced and foreign claims.
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Duties
- To progress a caseload of PI fast track matters to conclusion
- Maintain an excellent standard of client care
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience managing a caseload of Fast Track matters
- Previous experience using Proclaim case management software
- Strong commercial awareness
- Client focused
Benefits
- Hybrid based working available
- Highly competitive salary - negotiable for the right candidate
- 31 days annual leave (including 8 days bank holiday)
- Opportunity to accrue up to 4 days additional annual leave
- Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave
- Time off in lieu
- Time off for birthday
- Flexible working hours
- Company events
Why Optimal?
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- Client-rated 4.9 / 5 from 2,100+ reviews on Review Solicitors — top PI firm in Greater Manchester.
- Hybrid & flexi-time (choose hours 08:00–18:00; core 10:00–16:00) with planned office days.
- Employee-of-the-Month and Customer Champion bonuses, TOIL and regular socials.
- 31 days’ leave incl. bank holidays, your birthday off, and option to buy +5 more.
- Length-of-service awards and clear career development.
Ready to Bring Your Expertise?
Ready to bring your expertise to one of the region’s most-recommended PI teams? Apply today - let’s make a difference together.
Note: Successful candidates are subject to security checks, including references and RTW (right to work in the UK). Please advise if you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
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