EL/PL/OL Solicitor

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Location: Please note that whilst we are happy to offer this role on a remote basis, there will be travel required to the North of England (Stockport) for monthly off-sites and infrequent travel to Kettering (annual conference, new employee welcome).

Working pattern: Remote/Hybrid (some office attendance required)

At National Accident Law, our purpose is to help those who have had a personal injury get their lives back on track. We work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way and we have curious minds which shape and drive innovation in accident injury law. Our business and our people have our values in common; Passionate, Curious, Driven and Unified, and because of this we have a culture that is kind, supportive, fun and inclusive.

The purpose of the role:

As EL/PL/OL Solicitor you will be responsible for all Fast Track EL/PL/OL cases that drop out of the MOJ portal, assessing liability and taking a pro-active approach to litigation where necessary. You will be responsible for managing the process efficiently, whilst securing the maximum win for both the consumer and the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Progress pre-issue claims into litigation as quickly as possible, drawing on your advanced technical knowledge
• Work closely with other teams to ensure a smooth handover for the client
• Draft particulars of claim and other case documentation professionally and accurately
• Understand the fast-track claims process and identify opportunities to maximise revenue where appropriate
• Meet strict court deadlines
• Apply strong working knowledge of CPR rules and relevant case law
• Attend conferences, hearings and case management conferences (CMCs) as required
• Instruct Counsel or experts where needed
• Support other teams and act as a referral point for complex queries
• Make file closure decisions, ensuring files are closed appropriately and on time
• Personalise every client interaction with empathy and understanding
• Listen to and assess each client's case, supporting them through the later stages of their claim
• Maintain client engagement by providing clear, informed advice
• Keep your market knowledge current so your skills stay relevant

What you'll bring:

• Experience of handling non-portal claims from drop out to litigation to settlement
• Ability to handle a mixed caseload of denied and admitted claims
• Proven ability to handle own caseload, adhering to strict SLAs
• Experience of managing risk to make commercially sound decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of analysing and interpreting information to make decisions
• Strong IT competence
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong track record of billing

And here are some of the personal attributes that would fit this role and fit our business:

• Confident and capable decision maker
• Attention to detail
• Analytically minded
• Driven for the right result
• Passionate
• Curious
• Unified

What's on offer:

• A competitive salary
• Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays
• Pension: (3% contributory)
• Healthcare scheme: claim up to £1,000 per year back with Simply Health
• Perks at Work: exclusive member discounts across a range of goods and services
• Community Day on us: volunteer in your community for one day each year
• CPD Opportunities: training and development opportunities to boost your confidence, realise your strengths and develop your career with us

We are proud that each year our employees rate our business higher. Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award Winners for being a great place to work. We are Gold awarded Investors in People and are proud to say that National Accident Law is a great place to work.