EL/PL Fee Earner

Senior EL/PL Fee Earner Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent Take the Lead in a Growing Employers' & Public Liability Team Harkaye Core Talent is proud to be partnering with an ambitious and expanding claimant law firm to recruit an experienced Senior EL/PL Fee Earner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing personal injury practice where you'll play a key role in shaping and developing the Employers' Liability and Public Liability offering. Working alongside experienced legal leaders, you'll manage a high-quality caseload while helping to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the department. The Opportunity You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Employers' Liability and Public Liability matters, including: • Fast Track claims. • Complex MOJ Portal matters. • Non-Portal EL/PL claims. • Part 7 and Part 8 litigation through to Trial. This is a hands-on fee-earning role with genuine opportunities to influence team development, provide technical guidance and help shape best practice within the department. Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied caseload of EL/PL files from inception through to settlement or Trial. • Handle litigated matters including Part 7 and Part 8 proceedings. • Draft witness statements, court applications and instructions to Counsel. • Prepare Trial bundles and ensure compliance with Court directions. • Accurately value claims for both general and special damages. • Identify litigation opportunities and develop the best strategy for each case. • Deliver exceptional client care throughout the lifecycle of every claim. • Support and mentor junior members of the team. • Provide technical guidance and assist with case vetting where required. • Work collaboratively to support the continued growth and success of the department. About You We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: • A minimum of two years' experience handling litigated EL/PL personal injury claims. • Strong experience managing MOJ Portal and Non-Portal claims. • Excellent technical knowledge of Employers' Liability and Public Liability litigation. • Confidence handling disputed liability and quantum matters. • Exceptional organisational and file management skills. • Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities. • Excellent communication and client relationship skills. • A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach. Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer is desirable but not essential. Candidates with the right level of technical experience will be considered. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking claimant practice during an exciting period of growth. You'll work alongside experienced legal professionals, handle a technically interesting caseload and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future direction of the team. If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, high-quality work and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Harkaye Core Talent.