Defendant EL/PL Lawyer

Job Summary

Advertiser Salary / Rate Posted
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Neg
14th February 2026
Location Start Date
Manchester
Type Job Sector
{} Legal

Your new company Our client is a renowned defendant firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for an EL/PL Lawyer to join on a hybrid basis. Your new role This Defendant EL/PL Lawyer role will see you handle a varied caseload of employer liability and public liability claims valued up to £100K. Cases are generally handled on a non‑delegated authority basis. Key Responsibilities: Assess primary and secondary liability in EL/PL claims. Work in accordance with client SLAs, producing initial reviews and setting case strategy. Review evidence including witness statements, medical and occupational health records, and inspection reports. Conduct disclosure, investigations, CMCs and applications. Instruct counsel, investigators and medical experts; prepare questions for medical experts. Prepare costs schedules, counter schedules, pre‑trial reports and trial bundles. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice throughout. What you'll need to succeed…

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