EL / PL Associate Solicitor

Employers’ / Public Liability Associate – Manchester – Ref 941113DL – Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing EL/PL fast-track, multi-track and complex liability claims
• Handling high-value and catastrophic injury matters
• Supporting senior lawyers on strategic and complex cases
• Progressing pre-litigation and litigated files efficiently
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and client updates
• Attending hearings, CMCs and settlement meetings
• Advising on liability, causation and indemnity issues where required
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural rules

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (0-5 PQE) with personal injury experience
• EL/PL experience preferred (defendant or claimant background considered)
• Strong knowledge of CPR and litigation processes
• Confident handling complex or multi-track claims
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong communicator with good client-handling ability
• Commercially aware and keen to progress within a national team

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working with modern city-centre office
• 28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Healthcare cover / Medicash + Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Strong progression within an international firm
• Exposure to high-quality, complex EL/PL work
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development

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