Senior Fee Earner – EL/PL

  • Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  • Salary: DOE
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Work type: Hybrid
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Recruiter: Claire Heshon — c.heshon@harkaye.com · More jobs with Claire Heshon

Senior EL/PL Fee Earner

Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent

Take the Lead in a Growing Employers' & Public Liability Team

Harkaye Core Talent is proud to be partnering with an ambitious and expanding claimant law firm to recruit an experienced Senior EL/PL Fee Earner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing personal injury practice where you'll play a key role in shaping and developing the Employers' Liability and Public Liability offering. Working alongside experienced legal leaders, you'll manage a high-quality caseload while helping to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Employers' Liability and Public Liability matters, including:

  • Fast Track claims.

  • Complex MOJ Portal matters.

  • Non-Portal EL/PL claims.

  • Part 7 and Part 8 litigation through to Trial.

This is a hands-on fee-earning role with genuine opportunities to influence team development, provide technical guidance and help shape best practice within the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of EL/PL files from inception through to settlement or Trial.

  • Handle litigated matters including Part 7 and Part 8 proceedings.

  • Draft witness statements, court applications and instructions to Counsel.

  • Prepare Trial bundles and ensure compliance with Court directions.

  • Accurately value claims for both general and special damages.

  • Identify litigation opportunities and develop the best strategy for each case.

  • Deliver exceptional client care throughout the lifecycle of every claim.

  • Support and mentor junior members of the team.

  • Provide technical guidance and assist with case vetting where required.

  • Work collaboratively to support the continued growth and success of the department.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  • A minimum of two years' experience handling litigated EL/PL personal injury claims.

  • Strong experience managing MOJ Portal and Non-Portal claims.

  • Excellent technical knowledge of Employers' Liability and Public Liability litigation.

  • Confidence handling disputed liability and quantum matters.

  • Exceptional organisational and file management skills.

  • Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities.

  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

  • A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.

Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer is desirable but not essential. Candidates with the right level of technical experience will be considered.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking claimant practice during an exciting period of growth. You'll work alongside experienced legal professionals, handle a technically interesting caseload and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future direction of the team.

If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, high-quality work and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Harkaye Core Talent.

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