Disease Litigation Handler

Weightmans; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting a file handler for our litigation team based primarily in the Liverpool office. The role focuses on managing a modest NIHL claims caseload while supporting Partners and Associates with more complex asbestos-related work.

You will draft strategy reports, undertake legal research, prepare pleadings and attend conferences, client meetings and court hearings as required. A flexible, team-oriented approach and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ideally NIHL claims experience; training for complex claims provided.
• Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to different tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines / targets, prioritise and manage a caseload.
• Commercial, solution-driven and client-focused mindset.
• Strong legal and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated NIHL claims effectively and efficiently.
• Assist Partners and Associates with 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.
• Participate in business development and alignment to sector groups.
• Complete client and internal MI procedures and meet KPIs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Caseload management

Drafting pleadings

Legal research

Client communication

Tools

IT skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a file handler within our litigation team based predominantly out of the Liverpool office. The teamundertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients.

Initially, you will be required to manage your own modest caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss claims, whilst supporting Partners 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 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’ 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.

About You

Ideally, you will have previous experience in NIHL claims, although training in relation to complex claims will be provided as required. 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:

• Litigation experience
• 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

Why work for us

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