Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive specialized in Industrial Disease claims. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in a dynamic team and requires previous experience in disease claims. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a well-established department, with strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims.
• Background in disease claims highly desirable.
• Understanding of litigation processes in personal injury law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims.
• Investigate claims and conduct witness interviews.
• Support Partners in maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Civil Litigation

Client Relationship Management

Research Skills

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualifications

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Client:

Bydand Recruitment Group

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

Experienced Fee Earner - This Legal 500 Law firm are 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 being responsible for 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 are looking for experience 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.