EL/PL Litigator

Role Overview

A well-established and respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigator to join its Defendant Personal Injury team in Bradford. You will handle a varied caseload of Employer’s Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims, primarily within the retail sector, across intermediate, fast track and some multi-track matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant EL/PL claims from litigation through to trial
• Handle predominantly intermediate track work, with exposure to fast track and multi-track cases
• Provide clear advice and recommendations on liability and quantum
• Deliver a high standard of client service in an efficient and commercially focused manner
• Work within a supportive litigation team with strong supervision and case management systems
• Keep up to date with legal developments, including legislation and case law
• Ensure compliance with risk management procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support wider team objectives and maintain high professional standards at all times

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• 5+ years’ experience (desirable) handling defendant personal injury claims
• Strong experience with EL/PL matters, ideally including higher value and multi-track cases
• Experience within retail claims environment (advantageous)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel

Personal Attributes

• Client-focused with strong relationship-building skills
• Professional, approachable and team-oriented
• Proactive, motivated and able to use initiative
• Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Flexible, reliable and discreet

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000
• High-quality, varied caseload
• Supportive team structure with ongoing supervision
• Strong technical development and career progression opportunities
• Established systems and processes to support your work

If you are an experienced Defendant Personal Injury Litigator looking for your next move in West Yorkshire, we’d be keen to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.