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Personal Injury Fee Earner (EL / PL Claims)

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Salary:

£27,000 - £37,000

Sector:

Legal

About the Firm

Our client is a modern and fast-growing legal practice with a strong reputation across insurance litigation and high-volume claims work. With a focus on areas such as conveyancing, credit hire, and personal injury matters, they have quickly established themselves as a key player in their space.

Operating from contemporary offices, the firm combines a high-performance culture with a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. They pride themselves on delivering efficient, high-quality outcomes while maintaining a strong emphasis on people, development, and progression.

With continued investment in both their team and infrastructure, the firm offers a dynamic and ambitious setting ideal for individuals looking to develop their careers within a progressive and growing business.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a Claims Handler to join a growing EL/PL team within a modern and ambitious legal environment.

You’ll support the handling of a varied caseload of employer’s liability and public liability matters, working closely with experienced fee earners while developing your own technical understanding. The role offers strong exposure to litigation processes and client interaction, making it ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in this space.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Assisting with the management of EL/PL claims, supporting fee earners on a range of matters

  • Handling your own caseload of lower-value or less complex claims where appropriate

  • Reviewing case documentation and assisting with liability and quantum assessments

  • Drafting basic legal documents and correspondence

  • Liaising with clients, insurers, medical experts, and other third parties

  • Ensuring files are kept up to date and managed in line with internal procedures

  • Supporting the progression of claims through the litigation process where required

  • Working to deadlines and performance targets within a busy team environment

What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers a strong benefits package designed to support flexibility, wellbeing, and team culture.



  • Hybrid working, with a blend of office and home-based flexibility (role dependent)

  • Generous annual leave allowance starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service

  • Option to purchase additional holiday

  • Attendance-based bonus incentives

  • Regular, firm-funded team social and bonding activities

  • Life assurance following qualifying service

  • Workplace pension scheme

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support

  • Travel schemes, including cycle to work and public transport support

  • Annual flu vaccinations and eye care support

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