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EL/PL Pre-Litigation Fee Earner Hybrid (North West)
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced EL/PL Pre-Litigation Fee Earner to join a reputable and forward-thinking law firm with a strong presence across the UK.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing their own caseload of non-litigated Employers Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims and is passionate about delivering high-quality client care in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Role:
Youll be responsible for handling a varied caseload of portal and pre-litigation EL/PL claims, ensuring each case progresses efficiently and in line with legal and internal service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of non-litigated EL/PL personal injury claims within the portal and pre-action protocol stages.
Assess liability and quantum, review medical evidence, and draft schedules of special damages.
Provide clear, empathetic legal advice to clients and insurers, maintaining consistent communication and managing expectations throughout the process.
Liaise with external agencies including medical experts, investigators, and rehabilitation providers.
Progress cases efficiently, ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims.
Maintain accurate case records using case management systems (e.g., Solcase) and Microsoft Office tools.
Contribute to team performance by meeting both financial and productivity targets.
Promote a positive, inclusive working culture and uphold the firms values of teamwork, integrity, and client care.
About You:
Previous experience handling non-litigated EL/PL claims within a personal injury environment.
Strong understanding of the EL/PL portal and pre-litigation processes.
Excellent communication and client care skills, both written and verbal.
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in case management systems and general IT tools.
Self-motivated and able to manage your workload independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Hybrid working model
2 volunteering days per year for charitable initiatives
Matched giving scheme (up to £250 for personal fundraising)
Medicash health plan claim back dental, physio, and optical costs
Access to digital wellbeing tools, fitness videos, and rapid physiotherapy via the Medicash app
Discounts and cashback on travel, retail, and leisure
Life assurance (4x salary)
Company pension scheme
Funded driving theory test (in relevant roles)
Network of wellbeing champions providing mental health support
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Funded social events and an inclusive, dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven EL/PL Fee Earner looking to progress their career within a collaborative and people-focused firm that values professional development and work-life balance.
To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion 0161 914 7357 or send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 03/11/2025
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-03 09:18:05
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EL/PL Pre-Litigation Fee Earner Hybrid (North West)
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced EL/PL Pre-Litigation Fee Earner to join a reputable and forward-thinking law firm with a strong presence across the UK.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing their own caseload of non-litigated Employers Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims and is passionate about delivering high-quality client care in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Role:
Youll be responsible for handling a varied caseload of portal and pre-litigation EL/PL claims, ensuring each case progresses efficiently and in line with legal and internal service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of non-litigated EL/PL personal injury claims within the portal and pre-action protocol stages.
Assess liability and quantum, review medical evidence, and draft schedules of special damages.
Provide clear, empathetic legal advice to clients and insurers, maintaining consistent communication and managing expectations throughout the process.
Liaise with external agencies including medical experts, investigators, and rehabilitation providers.
Progress cases efficiently, ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims.
Maintain accurate case records using case management systems (e.g., Solcase) and Microsoft Office tools.
Contribute to team performance by meeting both financial and productivity targets.
Promote a positive, inclusive working culture and uphold the firms values of teamwork, integrity, and client care.
About You:
Previous experience handling non-litigated EL/PL claims within a personal injury environment.
Strong understanding of the EL/PL portal and pre-litigation processes.
Excellent communication and client care skills, both written and verbal.
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in case management systems and general IT tools.
Self-motivated and able to manage your workload independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Hybrid working model
2 volunteering days per year for charitable initiatives
Matched giving scheme (up to £250 for personal fundraising)
Medicash health plan claim back dental, physio, and optical costs
Access to digital wellbeing tools, fitness videos, and rapid physiotherapy via the Medicash app
Discounts and cashback on travel, retail, and leisure
Life assurance (4x salary)
Company pension scheme
Funded driving theory test (in relevant roles)
Network of wellbeing champions providing mental health support
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Funded social events and an inclusive, dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven EL/PL Fee Earner looking to progress their career within a collaborative and people-focused firm that values professional development and work-life balance.
To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion 0161 914 7357 or send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stretford,England
Start: 31/10/2025
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-31 09:29:03
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Hours per week: 28 hours
What's the role?
To manage a varied caseload of complex investigations referred to the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Team and ensure that cases are investigated to a high professional standard and in accordance to statutory requirements.
To produce comprehensive, high level written reports from investigations that include both conclusions and recommendations for the Director of the relevant directorate.
To ensure that fraud & corruption is prevented, detected and investigated.
To ensure that appropriate recommendations, sanctions prosecutions were applicable are applied effectively.
To perform the responsibilities of the post in a way that is consistent adds value to the core objectives and values of the section and the organisation.
Responsibilities
Self-manage a varied caseload of reported allegations of fraud or irregularities against the organisation by members, employees, contractors, clients, or customers in order to deliver the service in accordance with legislative requirement, the Divisions service plan, policy requirements, internal disciplinary procedures and any other requirements as determined by the A-FACT Manager.
Undertake the investigation of complex cases to a high professional standard, delivering an effective and efficient service which complies with legislative requirements such as employment legislation, the Criminal Procedures and Investigatory Act 1998, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Human Rights Act 2018, Fraud Act 2007, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984(PACE), Data Protection Act 1998(DPA), Road Traffic Act 1975, Housing Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation as appropriate.
Carry out all investigations with due regard to internal policies and procedures.
To manage the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) bi-annual exercise and ensure that it is undertaken in a timely and efficient manner.
Undertake interviews of officers, members, clients, contractors, partners and customers in a professional manner and in accordance with best accepted practices.
Where interviewees elect not to have their interview tape recorded, undertake contemporaneous note taking of such interviews and ensure that notes taken are agreed by all parties.
Ensure that sensitive situations and confrontational matter are addressed using tact and diplomacy and that professionalism and confidentiality is maintained in all cases.
Maintain accurate computerised and manual records of investigations, ensuring that these records are kept securely at all times
Collate, analyse, preserve and present evidence of investigations for internal disciplinary hearings or any legal proceedings as appropriate.
Undertake joint working with the police during arrest and search of suspects property, This may involve unsociable hours and for health and safety reasons, it may be required that a stab/bullet proof vest is worn.
To attend police station to process and interview arrested suspects.
Undertake the role of disclosures officer for cases where a legal proceedings are undertaken in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
Undertake Pre employment vetting for high risk positions, validating information supplied by prospective employees, identifying any discrepancies and making recommendations where applicable.
Maintain a working knowledge of legislation affecting welfare benefits such as Housing and Tax Benefits and refer any cases from Pre-employment vetting to the Revenues section where there are discrepancies that affect any benefits, discounts, disregards and exemptions claimed.
These maybe documents that are presented for recruitment purposes, or for the purposes of accessing services.
Document examination may also be required during interviews, visits or while executing search or arrest warrants.
Represent as a witness for disciplinary hearings, professional body conduct hearings and attend Court as a witness when summoned.
Determine strategies to enable the implementation, organizing and carrying out of special projects such as the NFI or Fraud Awareness Training, or any other proactive Anti-Fraud campaigns.
Liaise with other sections within the AFACT and external partners to raise the profile of the team and promote corporate anti-fraud strategies.
Design, create, prepare and deliver specialist fraud awareness training to educate members, managers and staff in empowering them in implementing the objectives towards fraud .
To provide a fraud advisory response service for telephone and written enquiries from both internal and external customers.
To keep abreast of developments of investigatory methods and legislative knowledge relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the post of Special Investigations Officer.
To undertake visits during normal working hours and out of hours as necessary to achieve the objectives of an investigation.
Undertake covert directed surveillance (foot, mobile and static) on suspects.
To be conducted within the parameters of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Liaise with the Press Office to publicise the results of successful prosecutions, to promote deterrence to fraud.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri) ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Catford, England
Salary / Rate: £23 - £24 per hour
Posted: 2025-10-21 10:53:26
