We are currently recruiting for a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 0-5 PQE within our Disease team.
The team undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients and self-insured corporates.
We are accepting candidates based in Liverpool, Birmingham, or Leicester.
Candidates would ideally have experience in handling a case load of fast/multi track disease claims. This role will require successful candidates to manage a modest caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss claims, whilst supporting Partners, Principal Associates and Associates with their caseloads of complex work, in particular asbestos related claims. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and experienced team handling a variety of work working with all levels of fee earner.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of litigated NIHL claims effectively and efficiently
- Assisting the Partners, Principal Associates and Associates with their complex and high value caseloads
- Draft full strategy reports and advices
- Undertake legal research and investigations
- Draft pleadings
- Attend conferences, court and client meetings
- Communicate with clients, counsel and other parties
- Involvement in business development and profile-raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groups
- Complete client and internal MI procedures
- Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
- Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures, SLAs and KPIs are adhered to
- Comply with relevant policies and procedures
- Work in accordance with Weightmans’ value
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.