Personal Injury Fee Earner

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Fee Earner to join their team in Manchester. This role involves managing a varied caseload of litigated personal injury matters, providing high-quality legal advice and delivering excellent client service. The successful candidate will have experience handling personal injury litigation, a strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and the ability to manage a busy caseload while working towards team and financial objectives. The Role You will be responsible for managing a caseload of personal injury litigation matters, including: • Handling litigated personal injury claims including RTA, EL and PL matters • Managing cases from initial instruction through to resolution • Advising clients throughout the litigation process and providing clear, practical guidance • Drafting court documents, witness statements and instructions to counsel • Reviewing evidence, conducting investigations and developing case strategies • Managing deadlines, compliance requirements and service level agreements • Handling credit hire matters and related legal issues where applicable • Working towards agreed financial and performance targets • Maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders • Ensuring all files are managed in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements Requirements • Previous experience managing litigated personal injury claims • Experience handling small claims and fast track matters • Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules • Ability to draft court documents, witness statements and instructions to counsel • Experience dealing with RTA and/or EL/PL claims • Good understanding of credit hire principles and relevant case law would be advantageous • Excellent client care and communication skills • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines • Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to case management • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience using LEAP would be advantageous Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly