Industrial Disease Paralegal

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking an Industrial Disease Paralegal/Litigation Executive. This role involves managing litigated cases related to industrial diseases, providing legal expertise, and negotiating settlements. The firm offers an excellent work-life balance, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours/hybrid working

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Performance related bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Income protection

Life assurance

Interest free travel loan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Solid track record managing a caseload of litigated Industrial Disease claims.
• Experience liaising with medical professionals and negotiating settlements.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of litigated industrial disease claims.
• Provide expert legal advice and manage cases from inception to settlement.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.

Skills

Case Management

Negotiation

Legal Research

Job description

Industrial Disease Paralegal

An Industrial Disease Paralegal/Litigation Executive is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 50 law firm in Liverpool. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is a Top 50, international law firm with an enviable reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit an Industrial Disease Paralegal/Litigation Executive to join their award winning team.

You will handle a varied caseload of defendant, litigated industrial disease claims, including but not limited to:

• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
• HAVS/WRULD
• Asbestos-related illnesses

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing cases from inception to settlement, providing expert legal advice, liaising with medical professionals, and negotiating settlements on behalf of clients.

Applications are invited from Paralegals/Litigation Executives with a solid track record handling your own caseload of litigated Industrial Disease claims. We are happy to consider both Defendant and Claimant candidates.

Benefits:

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 50 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours/hybrid working
• 28 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Interest free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now for immediate consideration.