EL/PL Litigator
Posted 12 hours ago by IPS Group
£35,000 - £45,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Bradford, United Kingdom, BD1 1
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- 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