Overview

RTA/ EL/PL Fee Earner – We have a new opportunity for an RTA/ EL/PL Fee Earner to join this thriving team based in Leeds. HYBRID WORKING. Strong Salary plus Bonus and Brilliant Pension.

The firm recognise the importance of flexibility and have a mixed model way of working, which offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.

The firm have a growing team of Litigators, taking care of Road Traffic Accidents, Employer Liability and Public Liability cases. As the team takes on more responsibilities, it means they now have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Injury Litigator to join the team, on full-time and permanent basis. This position offers a "hybrid" working pattern, with 3 days a week working from home and 2 days a week to be based from Leeds.

The Role

You will handle a caseload of RTA/ Claimant Employers Liability claims, Public Liability claims and unusual Road traffic Accidents such as Pedestrian or Cyclist claims.

What we are looking for

• Experienced Claims handler, Legal Executive or Solicitor.
• Experience in dealing with litigated EL/PL and RTA claims in fast track matters is crucial
• Able to work with the wider team and less experienced individuals in technical/complex matters
• Able to work well under pressure with high attention to detail
• Understanding issues and finding solutions with the ability to think out of the box
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients by telephone or written communication
• Knowledge of the Pre Action Protocol, the Court Procedure Rules (CPR) and Practice Directions as well as awareness of the Fatal Accidents Act, other statutes and changes in the law.
• Experience of using a Case Management System

What we’ll give you

• We have a strong focus on developing you and your skills and work hard to give you the tools to do so. In addition to this we also offer a generous benefits package including family and work life balance focused options such as: fully paid maternity leave and parental leave, flexible working, insurance savings for you and your family as well as a range of other optional benefits.
• Hours: 35 Hours - Monday - Friday
• Home Working: 3 days from home / 2 days from the office

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.