Role Overview:
An established UK law firm with a strong reputation in defendant personal injury work is seeking a Claims Handler to join its Defendant Personal Injury team. This is a pre-litigation role focused on defending EL/PL claims, offering hands-on fee-earning experience within a structured, process-driven environment based in a modern city-centre office.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed:
1. 1–2 PQE (or equivalent experience) handling personal injury claims
2. Experience defending pre-litigation EL/PL claims
3. Confident use of the MOJ EL/PL Portal
4. Strong negotiation skills on liability and quantum
5. Experience liaising with opponents, experts, clients, and statutory bodies
6. Ability to manage reserves, risk, and financial information accurately
7. Strong IT skills and a methodical, process-driven approach
What’s On Offer:
8. Salary up to £35,000
9. 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
10. Pension scheme and life assurance
11. Employee assistance programme
12. Interest-free travel loan
13. Reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with discounts