Legal Executive (Full Time) in Wakefield

Job Description Role: EL & PL Legal Executive Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid CRA Consulting is delighted to be working exclusively with a nationally recognised claimant law firm to appoint an experienced Employer's Liability / Public Liability Legal Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation professional to join a well-established specialist team representing individuals who have sustained injuries arising from workplace accidents and public liability incidents. The successful candidate will take on a strong, quality caseload while benefiting from excellent technical support, genuine opportunities for career progression and a supportive, collaborative working environment. As an EL/PL Legal Executive, you will manage a varied portfolio of pre-litigated and litigated claims, taking responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and delivering a consistently high standard of client service. Managing a caseload of claimant Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. Assessing liability, analysing evidence and identifying key legal and evidential issues. Instructing and reviewing medical evidence and assessing the value of claims. Preparing court documentation, schedules of loss, witness statements and other litigation documents. Issuing proceedings where necessary and managing claims through the litigation process. Working closely with counsel, medical experts and other relevant third parties. Providing clients with clear, practical advice and keeping them updated throughout their claim. We would like to hear from Legal Executives, Litigation Executives, experienced Fee Earners and Senior Paralegals with a background in claimant personal injury litigation. Previous experience handling claimant Employer's Liability and/or Public Liability claims. The confidence and ability to manage your own caseload with limited supervision. A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes. The ability to organise, prioritise and manage competing deadlines within a busy litigation environment. Experience of multi-track litigation would be beneficial. This is an opportunity to join a firm that values its people and provides genuine support for professional development. A competitive salary with regular opportunities for salary review. Hybrid and flexible working options. Clear and achievable career progression. Ongoing training and technical development. A comprehensive employee benefits package. Recognition for individual contribution and performance. The opportunity to handle high-quality claimant litigation alongside experienced specialists. If you're an experienced EL/PL litigation professional looking for your next career move, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Legal Recruitment Consultant | CRA Consulting