EL/PL Casualty Solicitor
MPL Legal
Colchester, CO1 1TG
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Employers’ Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) Casualty Solicitor to join our growing insurance practice. The role involves managing a varied and technically challenging defendant caseload.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to play a meaningful role in a growing and ambitious firm.
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing a full caseload of defendant EL/PL personal injury claims, including litigated matters
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Advising insurers and insured clients on liability, quantum, and coverage issues
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Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and schedules; managing disclosure and expert evidence
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Conducting negotiations and settlement discussions, including Part 36 offers and mediations
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Instructing and liaising with counsel and experts where appropriate
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Providing clear, commercial, and pragmatic advice to insurer and corporate clients
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Ensuring compliance with CPR, pre‑action protocols, and client service level agreements (SLAs)
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Supporting junior team members where required and contributing to team development
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Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Candidate Requirements
Essential
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Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
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Strong experience in EL/PL casualty claims, (preferably gained within a defendant insurance environment)
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Confident managing litigated matters with supervision
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Sound understanding of liability, quantum, and procedural issues
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Commercial and pragmatic approach
Desirable
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Experience advising on coverage issues alongside liability disputes
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Experience acting for insurers, TPAs, or large corporate insureds
What We Offer
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High‑quality defendant insurance work
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A collaborative and supportive working environment
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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Opportunity for progression within a growing firm
