Hays Specialist Recruitment

Personal Injury Fee Earner

Manchester M1 4BT

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 3 days remote
Posted date
31 Oct 2026
Closing date
30 Nov 2026

About this role

Your new company

Our client is a well-established legal practice with a strong presence in the personal injury market. They are looking to recruit an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal / Fee Earner to join their successful team.

Your new role

You will manage your own caseload of claimant personal injury matters with a value of up to £100,000, covering both litigated and non-litigated claims.The caseload will primarily consist of RTA matters, including Portal claims and untraced and uninsured MIB claims. You will handle matters from initial instruction through to settlement, including obtaining medical evidence, assessing liability and quantum, negotiating settlements and issuing proceedings where appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

You should be an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal or Fee Earner with previous experience managing your own claimant caseload across both litigated and non-litigated matters.Strong RTA experience is required, alongside a good working knowledge of the CPR and experience progressing claims through the relevant portals and court process. Previous experience handling EL/PL matters would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, a healthcare cash plan, paid volunteering days and ongoing training and development opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Personal Injury Paralegal / Fee Earner role, please apply through this advert or contact David Bartley at Hays Legal on 0161 228 7770 or for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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