(NQ-3 PQE) Defendant EL/PL Solicitor
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3AE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4729441_1759244553 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client is a highly-regarded defendant firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for an 0-3 PQE solicitor to join their defendant EL/PL team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on experience.
Your new role
This Defendant EL/PL Solicitor position will see you:
- Handle your own caseload of defendant EL/PL valued up to £500,000.
- Handle occasional occupational health and disease files when required, ranging in value.
- Assist senior team members on higher-value, complex cases.
- Conduct liability investigations, gather evidence, review medical evidence and prepare instructions.
- Draft court documents and attend court hearings.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor of 0-3 years PQE. Applicants must have experience handling their own caseload of EL/PL claims. Defendant multi-track personal injury experience is beneficial. Experience of occupational health and/or disease work is beneficial.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for NQ-3 PQE personal injury solicitors with previous EL/PL experience. You can expect a full and interesting caseload working as part of a high-performing team. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on level of experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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