Job Description
CRA Consulting is working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across the North West, which is looking to strengthen its Liverpool team with the appointment of a Litigated Personal Injury Fee Earner or Solicitor.
The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering quality legal services and achieving positive outcomes for its clients. Its wider practice covers several specialist areas, including Personal Injury, Complex Injury, Clinical Negligence, Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair and Group Actions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing PI litigation experience who is looking to take ownership of their own caseload, develop their technical skills and progress within an established and supportive team.
The Role
You'll handle a caseload of litigated Personal Injury claims, predominantly Fast Track matters. Importantly, there is no Credit Hire work involved, allowing you to concentrate on progressing PI litigation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing litigated Personal Injury claims from the litigation stage through to settlement or trial
- Reviewing case evidence and determining appropriate strategies to progress matters
- Monitoring court deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements
- Advising clients and providing regular updates throughout the claims process
- Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation
- Liaising with insurers, opposing solicitors, counsel, experts and other third parties
- Negotiating settlements and preparing cases for hearings and trial where necessary
- Maintaining accurate file records and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently
- Delivering a consistently high standard of client care
Who Would Suit This Role?
The firm is keen to hear from Personal Injury Fee Earners and Solicitors with approximately 1-2 years' experience handling litigated PI claims.
You'll ideally bring:
- Experience managing your own litigated Personal Injury caseload
- Exposure to Fast Track litigation
- A sound understanding of civil procedure and the wider litigation process
- Strong drafting, organisational and case management skills
- Confident communication and negotiation abilities
- A client-focused approach and the ability to build positive working relationships
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
- A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for developing within Personal Injury litigation
The Working Environment
You'll be joining an established law firm that places real importance on its people, with a collaborative culture and a commitment to supporting employees throughout their careers.
The business encourages professional development, knowledge-sharing and progression, giving you the opportunity to build on your existing experience while working alongside colleagues with specialist expertise.
Salary and Benefits
The package includes:
- Competitive salary
- 23 days' annual leave, plus your birthday and bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Income protection
- Dental and critical illness cover
- Death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing initiatives and regular onsite activities
- Modern city-centre offices with excellent transport links
- Onsite café and restaurant facilities
- Secure bicycle storage
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Interested?
If you're currently working in Personal Injury litigation and have around 1-2 years' experience, this could be a good opportunity to take the next step with an established Liverpool firm.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Lauren Hopkinson CRA Consulting
