Fast Track File Handler - EL/PL

Davies is looking for a hands-on Fast Track File Handler to join their Liverpool team in a permanent, full-time capacity. The role sits in the Legal department and is based onsite at the Liverpool office. It’s a good fit for someone who enjoys managing a varied EL/PL caseload and working closely with corporate and insurance clients under a clear supervision framework. The firm is known for supporting its people and offering a well-structured path for growth in civil litigation support.

In this position you’ll concentrate on litigated EL and PL files, handling them under supervision in line with the Keoghs competency framework. If you enjoy ensuring accurate case progression, building client relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team, you’ll feel right at home in this role.

A fast track for EL/PL files

Day-to-day, you’ll manage a litigated EL/PL caseload with guidance as needed, focusing on assessing liability and quantum, devising strategies to bring cases to resolution, and identifying evidence to collect. Part of the work involves handling disclosure, preparing witness statements, and marshalling expert evidence, all while coordinating with the broader team to deliver a smooth client experience. You’ll also play a part in ensuring the work meets the SRA Standards & Regulations and the firm’s service standards.

What we’re looking for in a candidate

• Proven experience managing litigated EL and PL cases with values up to £25,000, from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Strong communication and a ability to work well within a team environment.
• Solid IT skills with experience using a case management system.
• Practical ability to prioritise a heavy workload and hit deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of case work.
• Willingness to adapt and respond to changing client needs and evolving case strategies.
• Nice-to-have: experience handling disclosure and preparing witness statements.
• Nice-to-have: readiness to collaborate across teams to ensure seamless client service.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with one unpaid hour for lunch. The primary location is the Liverpool office, and the position is on-site.

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing with years of service, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Family-cover private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health care cash plan
• WeCare, online GP services, mental health support, wellbeing resources and financial and legal wellbeing support
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income protection
• Pension to 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to online discount sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society membership
• Discounted Merlin Attractions tickets nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation

Tips to help you stand out

Start your resume with your EL/PL litigation experience, especially any cases you handled from start to finish and the value bracket up to £25,000. Highlight client-facing work, witness preparation, and how you supported case progression under supervision.

Show how you prove you have the must-have skills: describe a specific case where you used a case management system to move a file forward, how you prioritized competing deadlines, and a detail-oriented moment where you caught an error before it impacted the outcome.

Be ready to talk through interviews about the kinds of disclosures you’ve handled, how you compile witness statements, and how you’ve collaborated with other team members to deliver strong client service under the Keoghs competency framework.

Ask a concrete question about the role’s pace and expectations, for example: what does success look like in the first 90 days when handling fast-track EL/PL matters, and how does the team measure ongoing progress to ensure seamless delivery to clients?