Job Description

EL/PL Paralegal

Location: North Leeds

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 1+ year’s paralegal experience in EL/PL personal injury

 

An award-winning North Leeds law firm is looking to recruit an EL/PL Paralegal to join its Personal Injury team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys running claims end-to-end, takes pride in client care, and wants to build deeper experience across both portal and litigated EL/PL matters.

 

You will handle a caseload of Employers’ Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims, including litigated matters from issue through to trial.

 

Key tasks will include:

• Dealing with new enquiries and vetting claims

• Managing an existing caseload of EL/PL claims, including litigated files

• Drafting letters of claim and claims notification forms

• Investigating and resolving liability

• Requesting medical records

• Arranging medical examinations and reviewing medical evidence

• Valuing claims and advising on quantum

• Liaising with third party insurers and solicitors

• Negotiating settlements

• Managing Part 7 and Part 8 litigated files, including applications where required

• Undertaking fee earning work and contributing to team performance

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• At least 1 year’s experience as a paralegal handling EL/PL personal injury claims

• A competent understanding of personal injury litigation

• Experience running portal claims from start to finish

• Experience running litigated files and dealing with applications

• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

• Excellent client care and communication skills

• Flexible, team-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience using case management systems and time recording (ideally Proclaim)

 

What’s On Offer

• Salary banding based on experience

• Full-time position within a busy Personal Injury team

• The opportunity to handle a varied EL/PL caseload including litigated matters

• Supportive environment with scope to build technical and fee earning capability

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.