EL/PL Litigation Executive

About the role

Join a well‑established national law firm as an EL/PL Litigation Executive in Manchester. You will take ownership of a delegated‑authority, fixed‑fee caseload of Employers’ Liability and Public Liability claims, working closely with a strong portfolio of insurer clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a delegated‑authority EL/PL caseload from instruction to settlement.
• Handle both litigated and pre‑litigated matters, including PAD applications and Infant Approval Hearings.
• Draft pleadings, Tomlin Orders, Consent Orders and other legal documentation.
• Review liability, quantum and evidence to shape case strategy.
• Instruct counsel and experts, prepare for hearings and attend conferences.
• Negotiate settlements with opponents and external stakeholders.
• Oversee disclosure, CRU, medical records review and evidence collation.
• Support senior fee earners on complex and higher‑value matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing a litigated EL/PL caseload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident liaison with solicitors, witnesses and external parties.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, analytical and collaborative approach.

Required skills

• Good IT skills and familiarity with case management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days.
• Company pension and private medical insurance.
• Hybrid working model.
• Death in Service and Critical Illness cover.
• Retail discounts, entertainment offers and strong training & development opportunities.