Birmingham, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom, Leicester, United Kingdom, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disease 1

Up to £52,500 depending on experience

Permanent

Full Time

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About your new role

We are currently recruiting for Solicitor, Cilex or Associate within our Disease litigation team based predominantly out of one of our offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or Leicester. The team has a strong presence across all of the offices and undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients as well as for some self-insured corporate clients.

You will be required to manage your own caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss, HAVS and/or asbestos-related injury 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, HAVS/WRULD and/or asbestos-related injury claims claims effectively, efficiently and with minimal supervision
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, client relationship management 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’ values

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.

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About You

Ideally, you will have previous experience of NIHL, HAVS/WRULD and asbestos-related injury claims, either handling or assisting. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable but not essential for you to have/be:

A qualified Solicitor (NQ to Associate level considered)
Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievement
Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude
A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach
Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible approach and agile working
Excellent IT skill
Experience of previous involvement with business development activities

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.

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