Eventus Legal are seeking a Civil Litigation Fee Earner to join the specialist abuse compensation team of a Lexcel-accredited Yorkshire law firm in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, hybrid working with three days working from home each week, 26 days of annual leave rising to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday. You will handle complex, multi-track civil claims and play a part in the development of a dedicated civil litigation practice, supporting clients seeking justice and compensation following experiences of abuse.

Role Responsibilities

This Civil Litigation Fee Earner job offers varied and meaningful work within a specialist claimant-focused practice. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of approximately 100 complex civil litigation matters, principally multi-track compensation claims.
• Representing adults pursuing civil claims arising from abuse experienced in childhood or in institutional settings, including care environments, schools and other organisations.
• Handling claims involving alleged abuse in military and elderly care settings, as appropriate to the department’s caseload.
• Investigating historic events, gathering documentary and witness evidence, identifying relevant parties and addressing evidential gaps.
• Assessing merits, liability, causation, quantum and limitation issues, applying sound personal injury litigation principles.
• Progressing court proceedings, including matters issued in the High Court, and working effectively with Counsel and experts.
• Conducting settlement negotiations and seeking appropriate outcomes for clients, while preparing matters for trial where required.
• Managing related claims efficiently where several clients have experiences connected to the same institution or circumstances.
• Providing sensitive, timely and clear legal advice to clients throughout emotionally challenging proceedings.

Person Specification

The firm is looking for a thoughtful and capable litigator with strong investigative instincts and an empathetic approach to client care. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Applicants may be qualified Solicitors with at least 4 years PQE, Chartered Legal Executives or experienced fee earners able to demonstrate the skills required
• Experience managing claimant personal injury or civil litigation matters, with an interest in specialising in abuse compensation work
• A background in complex or multi-track litigation is preferred; relevant transferable personal injury experience will also be considered
• Strong skills in evidence analysis, investigation, case strategy and negotiation.
• An understanding of civil procedure and the ability to manage deadlines and a substantial caseload effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgement and a compassionate, trauma-sensitive approach
• The confidence to work independently while contributing collaboratively to a specialist team
• Previous abuse compensation litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers an established hybrid approach and a package designed to support wellbeing and long-term development. The successful Civil Litigation Fee Earner will also benefit from:

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working with office attendance in Dewsbury on Wednesdays and Thursdays and three days working from home each week
• 26 days of annual leave rising to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Christmas office closure
• Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
• Contractual sick pay entitlement and group life assurance scheme.
• Pension scheme
• The opportunity to build specialist experience in complex, multi-track civil litigation as the department develops

About the Law Firm

Our client is a regional, Lexcel-accredited law firm with a dedicated practice representing individuals in complex abuse compensation claims across England and Wales. Its specialist team combines detailed investigative work with compassionate client care, and the firm is developing its civil litigation and statutory compensation practices as distinct areas of expertise. It offers a collaborative team environment and an established approach to flexible working.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Civil Litigation Fee Earner job in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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