Litigation Executive - #2105176

MPJ Recruitment Ltd


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
MPJ Recruitment Ltd
Legal Advisor – Litigation


Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days WFH after onboarding)Salary: £35000 - £40,000 + Bonus Scheme

Are you an experienced Litigator, Litigation Paralegal, Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to take ownership of a high-quality personal injury caseload within a supportive and growing law firm?

We're working with a well-established and highly respected Manchester-based legal practice that is looking to strengthen its Litigation team with an ambitious legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Why Join?
  • Hybrid working after onboarding – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
  • 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Your birthday off after 1 year's service
  • Performance-related bonus linked to appraisal outcomes
  • Genuine career progression and development opportunities
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
The Opportunity

You'll manage an active caseload of approximately 80-120 personal injury matters, handling a mix of litigated and pre-litigated claims, including:

  • Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims
  • Employer Liability (EL) claims
  • Public Liability (PL) claims
  • Credit Hire matters
  • Fast Track and Multi-Track litigation (depending on experience level)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing their own files, making decisions, and seeing cases through from instruction to resolution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing your own caseload of personal injury files
  • Progressing litigated matters in accordance with CPR and litigation protocols
  • Drafting court documents, witness statements and instructions to Counsel
  • Reviewing liability, quantum and evidential issues
  • Conducting settlement negotiations and litigation strategy discussions
  • Maintaining excellent client care throughout the lifecycle of a claim
  • Achieving performance and financial targets
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues while taking ownership of your own caseload
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from:

  • Litigation Paralegals
  • Litigation Executives
  • Legal Executives (CILEx)
  • Solicitors
  • Fee Earners with Personal Injury Litigation experience

You'll ideally have:

  • Experience managing personal injury litigation files
  • Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
  • Experience handling Fast Track and/or Multi-Track claims
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive and commercial approach to case management
  • Experience with Credit Hire claims (advantageous)
  • Experience using LEAP case management software (desirable)
About the Firm

This award-winning and growing law firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding legal services and exceptional client care. With strong investment in people, systems and career development, the business offers a supportive environment where legal professionals can genuinely progress their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next move within Personal Injury Litigation and want a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, bonus potential and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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