Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

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

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their Industrial Disease team. The role involves managing various disease claims including respiratory and occupational cancers, providing high-quality client service and supporting a collaborative work environment with further learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred.
• Background in disease claims or Employers' Liability claims is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims.
• Conduct investigations and liaise with third parties.
• Support partners in client relationship management.

Skills

Experience in disease claims

Client relationship management

Litigation management

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Bydand Recruitment Group

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

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 role offers the opportunity to work in a unique and technical area of litigation, focusing on defending 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 variety of Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims, including respiratory and lung diseases, skin diseases, vibration injuries, and occupational cancer, including asbestos-related diseases.

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

Responsibilities include managing and progressing a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims, conducting investigations, taking witness statements, reviewing medical records, collaborating with a large disease team, handling work for insurers, reinsurers, and government authorities, identifying evidence requirements, liaising with third parties, supporting partners in client relationship management, and providing high-quality client service.

The ideal candidate

Experience in personal injury or civil litigation, preferably with a background in disease claims or Employers' Liability claims, is preferred.

Apply Now to join a leading department with access to learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing progression.