Senior Asbestos & Occupational Disease Solicitor (8-12 PQE)

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + buy up to 35hrs

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Westfield Health & Aviva Digital GP

Hybrid by Choice – flexible work

Best Workplaces wellbeing 2024

Social Responsibility & Pro Bono

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP is seeking a Grade A Solicitor with approximately 8-12 years' PQE and a strong background in Asbestos and Occupational Disease litigation. You will own your litigated caseload and assist senior colleagues on high value matters, while providing clients with exceptional advice.

The role sits in our Newcastle office within the Asbestos & Occupational Disease Team. You will work closely with clients and families, demonstrate empathy and integrity, and develop business

Qualifications

• Approximately 8-12 years PQE with Asbestos and Occupational Disease experience.
• Ability to work with empathy and integrity.
• Experience managing your own caseload, while also assisting Partners and senior team members on high value cases.
• Clear enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.
• Aptitude for business development and building strong client and referrer relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including high quality drafting and undertaking detailed research.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own litigated caseload and assist senior colleagues on high value or complex matters.
• Provide exceptional legal advice to clients to achieve the best outcomes.
• Work closely with clients and families at difficult moments to ensure support throughout the claim.
• Contribute to case strategy with senior team members and partners.
• Conduct legal research and drafting as part of case work.

Skills

PQE 8-12 years

Asbestos & Occupational Disease

Empathy & integrity

Client management

Business development

Drafting & research

Job description

Irwin Mitchell LLP is seeking a Grade A Solicitor with approximately 8-12 years' PQE and a strong background in Asbestos and Occupational Disease litigation. You will own your litigated caseload and assist senior colleagues on high value matters, while providing clients with exceptional advice.

The role sits in our Newcastle office within the Asbestos & Occupational Disease Team. You will work closely with clients and families, demonstrate empathy and integrity, and develop business