Your new company
Our client is a highly-regarded defendant firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for an 0-3 PQE solicitor to join their defendant EL/PL team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on experience.

Your new role
This Defendant EL/PL Solicitor position will see you:

• Handle your own caseload of defendant EL/PL valued up to £500,000.
• Handle occasional occupational health and disease files when required, ranging in value.
• Assist senior team members on higher-value, complex cases.
• Conduct liability investigations, gather evidence, review medical evidence and prepare instructions.
• Draft court documents and attend court hearings.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor of 0–3 years PQE. Applicants must have experience handling their own caseload of EL/PL claims. Defendant multi-track personal injury experience is beneficial. Experience of occupational health and/or disease work is beneficial.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for NQ-3 PQE personal injury solicitors with previous EL/PL experience. You can expect a full and interesting caseload working as part of a high-performing team. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on level of experience.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.