El Pl Fee Earner

EL/PL Fee Earner – Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Manchester City Centre – 2 days in office / 3 days remote

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EL/PL Fee Earner to join a leading law firm in Manchester. You’ll be joining a friendly, sociable, and supportive team where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. The firm offers excellent agile working arrangements, combining flexibility with a modern, open office space for the days you choose to attend.

The Role:

As an EL/PL Fee Earner, you will manage a caseload of 100–125 files, handling both pre- and post-litigated Employer’s and Public Liability claims. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of file handling from instruction to settlement, including:
 

• Managing your own caseload efficiently and effectively
• Liaising with clients, insurers, and third parties
• Preparing witness statements and letters of instruction
• Reviewing medical reports and negotiating settlements
• Issuing proceedings and meeting key court deadlines
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring limitation dates are met
• Using the firm’s in-house case management system
• Staying up to date with regulatory changes and internal procedures

About You:
 

• Previous experience managing a litigated EL/PL caseload
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and CPR
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong diary and time management skills
• Confident working autonomously as well as part of a team

Benefits Include:
 

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Charitable day to support your favourite cause
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Death in Service benefit*
• Referral schemes for new claims and team members
• Travel season ticket loans and Cycle to Work scheme*
• Regular social events, plus summer and Christmas parties

(*Subject to qualifying periods)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Fee Earner seeking a long-term role within a respected and people-focused firm.

To apply please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357