Eventus Recruitment are seeking an El/PL Fee Earner for a permanent, full-time job based in Macclesfield. This exciting EL/PL Fee Earner job offers an outstanding work-life balance, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. The office is closed over Christmas, and free parking is available nearby. The working hours are Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with an early finish at 2pm on Fridays. Hybrid working is available, with up to 3 days remote working per week dependent on experience. Regular social events and supportive leadership ensure a positive team culture, and there are superb career progression pathways for EL/PL Fee Earners at all experience levels. EL/PL
Job Responsibilities
As the EL/PL Fee Earner, you will be responsible for handling EL/PL matters from initial instruction through to settlement and/or trial. The day-to-day responsibilities in this EL/PL Fee Earner job include:
- Managing issued, fast track litigation matters with minimal supervision.
- Progressing each stage of the claims process including portal submissions and full litigation at court.
- Acting upon court directions and sustainably preparing files for trial.
- Liaising with Insurance Companies and Defendant Solicitors both verbally and in writing.
- Completing action tasks daily and fully reviewing files to identify and execute the next steps.
- Sending out relevant correspondence to clients, insurance companies, witnesses, and police.
- Maintaining inbound and outbound client contact throughout the claim.
- Reviewing medical records, medical reports, police reports, and related materials as part of each claim.
Person Specification
The successful EL/PL Fee Earner will possess strong experience running EL/PL claims and settling cases in line with legal procedures and best practice. To succeed in this EL/PL Fee Earner job, you must demonstrate:
- Legal knowledge of the EL/PL portal process.
- Proficiency with Civil Procedure Rules and fast-track litigation.
- Strong working skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Familiarity with a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Initiative working individually and the ability to contribute as part of a team.
Preferred but not essential experience for this EL/PL Fee Earner job includes:
- Experience using the Proclaim case management system.
- Legal knowledge of the compensation claims system and LASPO.
- Demonstrable history of running EL/PL claims autonomously.
Benefits and Rewards
As an EL/PL Fee Earner, you will benefit from joining a dynamic legal team with a real spirit of collaboration. The EL/PL Fee Earner job also provides an outstanding range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Office closed over Christmas
- Hybrid working options, with up to 3 days remote working per week DOE
- Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.30pm and early finish of 2pm on Fridays
- Free parking available nearby
- Regular social events
- Supportive leadership and investment in your career progression
About the Law Firm
The firm is a recognised Legal 500 practice and has a reputation for excellence in EL/PL claims. Operating in a thriving location, it has specialist teams dedicated to supporting individuals injured at work or in public places through no fault of their own. The law firm values team spirit and professional development, supporting its staff through clear progression pathways and a collegiate working environment. Located in Macclesfield and recognised for innovation in litigation, the firm remains the employer of choice for legal professionals with experience in EL/PL Fee Earner jobs.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience match this EL/PL Fee Earner job. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this career-enhancing EL/PL Fee Earner job opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are seeking a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential career 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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