Solicitor or Equivalent EL/PL

2 weeks ago

Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Fletchers Group Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Solicitor or Equivalent (EL/PL)
Location: Bolton/ Hybrid
Join Fletchers as an ELPL Solicitor and Elevate Your Legal Career
Are you a dedicated legal professional with a passion for managing fast-track ELPL (Employers' Liability/Public Liability) cases? At Fletchers, we're seeking a skilled ELPL Solicitor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll take on the responsibility of running a caseload of Fast Track claims, ensuring they are managed efficiently, aligned with company policies, and in compliance with legal requirements. You'll also work collaboratively with other team members, providing support where needed to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

What You'll Do

  • Handle a diverse Fast Track caseload, maintaining a high standard of legal service and client care.
  • Work within established company policies and keep up-to-date with evolving legal standards and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate and provide assistance to colleagues, contributing to the team's success.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in ELPL and Fast Track claims management.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
  • A proactive team player who is eager to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking legal team.

At Fletchers, you'll find a professional environment that values your contributions, promotes continuous learning, and provides the resources needed to advance your career. Apply now to join our committed team of legal professionals

Fletchers Can Offer

  • 35 hours working week
  • Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
  • 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you reach the maximum long service awards which are awarded after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
  • Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
  • Life Assurance Policy
  • Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
  • Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
  • Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
  • Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensure that cases are progressed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Progress files in line with KPI Targets
  • Liaising with clients, experts, barristers, third party solicitors and insurers as necessary.
  • Dealing with all aspects of pre and post issue procedures in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Pursuing cases to conclusion.
  • Ensuring all actions as per Proclaim Action List are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Accurate time recording.
  • Maintaining client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements.
  • Supervision of junior team members

The above list is not exhaustive of any other tasks, which may be required.

Essential Skills And Experience

  • Up to date knowledge of running a Fast Track case load.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol and Civil Procedure Rules
  • Knowledge and understanding of the MOJ Portal process, the 'six pack' Regulations, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957, The Highways Act 1980.
  • Litigation experience including running cases to Trial, being able to take the lead on cases
  • Knowledgeable understanding of funding, assisting, and taking the lead in sign ups
  • Case Planning, identifying experts of the right disciplines, being proactive
  • Excellent court skills, being able to prepare and commence proceedings, Pre-Action Disclosure Applications, Infant Settlement Hearings, attending CMCs, prepare directions, dealing with Cost Budgets where appropriate, liaising with Part 35 experts, lay witness, ensuring continuity
  • Excellent people and client care skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Innovative and Proactive
  • Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
  • The ability to work in a team
  • Full Driving Licence

About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing and designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Fletcher have also established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse work force, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

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