Industrial Disease Fee Earner

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Disease Fee Earner/Paralegal to join their award-winning team in Blackburn. This role offers the opportunity to manage a caseload of Ministry of Defence Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims and other industrial disease matters from inception to settlement or trial. You'll engage in client assessments, draft legal documents, and liaise with various legal professionals. With remote and flexible working options, along with a market-leading benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Market Leading Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience managing caseloads of NIHL files.
• Strong understanding of industrial disease litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ministry of Defence Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims.
• Draft letters of claim and court documents.
• Ensure compliance with Civil Procedure Rules.

Skills

Client Assessment

Legal Drafting

Liaising with Legal Teams

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Qualification

Job description

Industrial Disease Fee Earner

An Industrial Disease Fee Earner/Paralegal is wanted for an excellent opportunity with an award winning law firm in Blackburn. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is a highly regarded and well established law firm with an enviable reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit an Industrial Disease Fee Earner/Paralegal to join their award winning team.

You will manage a caseload of Ministry of Defence Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims and other industrial disease matters from inception to settlement or trial.

Duties will include:
• Conducting initial client assessments, taking witness statements, and gathering medical evidence.
• Drafting of letters of claim, schedules of loss, and court documents.
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, barristers, insurers, and opposing legal teams.
• Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and pre-action protocols for disease and illness claims.
• Keeping up to date with developments in industrial disease litigation and health and safety law.

Applications are invited from Fee Earners/Paralegals with a solid track record managing your own caseload of NIHL files.

There is remote and flexible working available and a market leading benefits package on offer.

Apply now for immediate consideration.