EL/PL Fee Earner

• Uncapped bonus scheme with strong earning potential
• Handle high-quality Employer’s Liability cases with strong supervision and training
• Join a Legal 500 recognised personal injury team within a growing Top 200 firm

This is an excellent opportunity for a EL/PL Fee Earner to join a highly regarded personal injury team in Manchester.

You’ll handle a caseload of Employer’s Liability claims within a firm recognised by the Legal 500 for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence work. The role offers exposure to high-quality cases alongside strong supervision, structured training and clear progression opportunities.

The firm has built a reputation for supporting injured people through complex claims while maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment for its team.

Who we’re looking for

• Solicitor, CILEX, or experienced fee earner with 1+ years’ experience in personal injury
• Proven experience managing a litigated EL caseload
• Strong knowledge of Employer’s Liability claims
• Experience handling both pre-issue and post-issue fast-track cases
• Knowledge of the Claims Portal and Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience progressing files through litigation to trial or settlement
• Determined, tenacious approach to achieving the best outcomes for clients
• Familiarity with Proclaim case management system (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of Employer’s Liability claims, primarily fast-track matters
• Handling cases from initial instruction through to settlement or trial
• Progressing files through pre-issue and post-issue litigation stages
• Using the Claims Portal where appropriate
• Drafting legal documents and preparing cases for court
• Negotiating with defendants and third parties
• Delivering high standards of client care and communication throughout the claims process

You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues within a collaborative team environment, with access to structured training and development.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Lucrative uncapped bonus scheme
• Strong supervision and training including development days
• Opportunity to work within a Top 200, Legal 500 recognised firm
• High-quality work
• Modern office environment including roof garden and recreational space
• Stable and expanding firm with strong reputation in claimant personal injury

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious EL fee earner who wants to handle high-quality work while developing their career in a growing and supportive firm.

Contact Tinashe Muvaki

📩 tinashe.muvaki@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Tinashe specialises in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence recruitment across the North West and can offer a confidential discussion about how this opportunity compares with others in the Manchester market.