Solicitor

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Park House Lawyers seeks a Solicitor to join its Industrial Deafness Department in Blackburn, Lancashire. Open to newly qualified or experienced solicitors; comprehensive training will be provided, prior Industrial Deafness experience not required.

The successful candidate will handle Military Hearing Loss claims against the Ministry of Defence, working with an experienced team, and must hold a current practising certificate in England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor admitted in England and Wales.
• Current practising certificate required.
• Experience in Industrial Deafness, Navy-related hearing loss, or personal injury not required due to training.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Industrial Deafness (Military Hearing Loss) claims.
• Advise clients throughout litigation process.
• Review liability, causation and quantum.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings and correspondence.
• Review medical evidence and expert reports.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, medical experts, and MoD.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case records in case management system.
• Ensure compliance with Civil Procedure Rules and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with solicitors, paralegals and management to progress claims.

Skills

Caseload management

Client advisory

Legal drafting

Liability review

Medical evidence review

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor England & Wales

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Solicitor – Industrial Deafness (Military Hearing Loss)

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time applications considered)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Summary

Park House Lawyers is seeking a motivated and dedicated Solicitor to join our expanding Industrial Deafness Department based at our Blackburn office.

This role is open to both newly qualified Solicitors and experienced Solicitors. Full training will be provided, therefore previous experience in Industrial Deafness, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss or Personal Injury litigation is not required.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Military Hearing Loss claims against the Ministry of Defence, working alongside an experienced team of solicitors and legal professionals within one of the UK's growing specialist litigation departments.

Please note: This vacancy is only open to qualified Solicitors who are admitted in England and Wales and hold a current practising certificate.

Paralegals should not apply for this role. If you are a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, please apply for one of our Paralegal vacancies or send us your CV directly, as we are a rapidly growing firm and regularly recruit across our legal departments.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Industrial Deafness (Military Hearing Loss) claims.
• Advising clients throughout the litigation process.
• Reviewing liability, causation and quantum.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, pleadings and correspondence.
• Reviewing medical evidence and expert reports.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, medical experts, the Ministry of Defence and third parties.
• Negotiating settlements where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate case records using the firm's case management system.
• Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA Standards and all regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with fellow solicitors, paralegals and management to progress claims efficiently.
• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales.
• Holds a current practising certificate.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
• High attention to detail.
• Professional, proactive and able to work effectively within a team.
• Experience within Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Industrial Deafness or Civil Litigation.
• Experience using legal case management systems.

Previous Industrial Deafness experience is not essential as comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Full training in Military Hearing Loss.
• Support from experienced solicitors and management.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Modern Blackburn office.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career opportunities within a rapidly expanding law firm.

If you are looking to build your career within a specialist department and would like to join a firm committed to developing its solicitors, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Pay: £26,000.00-£50,000.00 per year