Solicitor - Industrial Deafness & Military Hearing Loss

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

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.