Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive for its Industrial Disease team. The ideal candidate will manage diverse cases, focusing on Employer's Liability and Public Liability Disease claims while providing high-level client service. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Background in disease claims or Employers' Liability claims.
• Experienced fee earner with a focus on litigation.
• Ability to conduct investigations and manage caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims.
• Conduct investigations, take witness statements, and review medical records.
• Support Partners in growing and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Litigation

Client Service

Investigation

Communication

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

Experienced Fee Earner - This Legal 500 Law firm is seeking an experienced fee earner to join its specialist disease litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and technical area of litigation, focusing on the defence of various disease claims.

Title: Solicitor or Legal Executive

Location: Remote

Salary: Up to £50,000

Previous Experience: A background in disease claims

About the Role

The successful applicant will handle a wide variety of Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims including respiratory and lung disease, skin disease, vibration injuries, and occupational cancer, including asbestos-related diseases.

The firm boasts an impressive client base, including insurers, reinsurers, TPAs, local authorities, and corporates. Experience in disease claims is highly desirable.

Alongside managing and progressing a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims, you will:

• Conduct investigations, take witness statements, and review medical records and reports
• Collaborate with a large, experienced disease team
• Handle a variety of work on behalf of insurers, reinsurers, and government authorities
• Identify evidence requirements and liaise with third parties for documentation
• Support Partners in growing and maintaining client relationships
• Provide a high level of client service, ensuring professional service delivery at all stages

The ideal candidate

The firm is looking for experienced personal injury or civil litigators, ideally with a background in disease claims or Employers' Liability claims.

Apply Now to join a leading department where you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.