EL/PL Solicitor-West Yorkshire We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced EL/PL Fee Earner to join a growing law firm specialising in personal injury. Hybrid Working, good salary and strong work flow. About the role: The EL/PL Fee Earner will be responsible for the handling Fast and Multi Track claims from inception, or transfer, to conclusion. You will be responsible for the efficient progression of the caseload and meeting the business' expectations in the delivery of high levels of quality, attention to detail and service to your clients. In addition, you will act as a mentor to other members of the team, along with providing technical support as required. Responsibilities:
* Undertake all key case management actions and milestones within your caseload.
* Monitor own performance to ensure that all agreed targets/KPIs are met.
* Utilise MI and the case management system to mitigate risk prevention by accurately recording Key Dates.
* Act as a mentor to junior members of the team.
* Provide ongoing technical guidance to the Team.
* Undertake case clinics to problem solve and progress outstanding issues on claims.
* Be able to competently deal with court applications, witness statements, Precedent H, complying with Court directions, instructions to Counsel along with drafting and preparing Court Trial bundles.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of working with Eclipse Proclaim Management Software
* Previous experience of working within a fast-paced Personal Injury law firm is essential
* Previous experience and knowledge of the EL/PL Protocols
* Significant experience of dealing with complex and Multi Track claims
Package & Benefits Our aim is to establish and maintain an employee benefit program that makes a difference to each of our employees' day-to-day lives, whether that is looking after their health and wellbeing by offering free health assessments and massages, or giving everyone an extra day off in the year to enjoy their birthday. Our benefit package includes: -
* Competitive starting salary
* Private healthcare will help you with the cost of visiting your dentist, optician, physiotherapist and other wellbeing costs.
* Access to interest free travel loans- our interest free loans will help you spread the cost of travel over 12 monthly payments
* Pension scheme- you'll be automatically enrolled into our workplace pension scheme and will benefit from an enhanced company contribution
* Perkbox exclusive discount scheme
* Annual leave commences at 25 days plus bank holidays
* Buying or selling holiday scheme
* Birthday leave - an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
* Staff social club with regular social events through the year
* Refer a friend- we offer a cash reward for every new team member you refer who successfully starts in our business
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.