Location: Manchester or Liverpool
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Opportunity
HarKaye Core Talent is recruiting for an Industrial Disease Paralegal to support a specialist claimant-focused litigation team in a national firm.
This role is ideal for a Paralegal with experience in industrial disease or personal injury claims who is looking to work on meaningful cases supporting clients affected by serious, often life-limiting conditions.
The Role
You will support Solicitors with a caseload of industrial disease claims, assisting clients throughout the litigation process with professionalism and empathy.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the management of industrial disease claims, including asbestos-related conditions
* Drafting correspondence, witness statements, and court documentation
* Gathering and reviewing medical records and employment histories
* Liaising with clients, medical experts, insurers, and third parties
* Assisting with limitation issues and evidence collation
* Maintaining accurate files and ensuring compliance with procedures and deadlines
* Providing high standards of client care to vulnerable clients and families
About You
* Paralegal experience within industrial disease or personal injury
* Good understanding of the litigation process
* Confident dealing with sensitive and complex matters
* Excellent organisation and attention to detail
* Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
* Be empathetic, professional, and client-focused
Experience with asbestos-related claims (mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer) or long-tail disease litigation would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Exposure to specialist, high-quality litigation
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Meaningful work with real social impact
This role is being advertised by Harkaye Core Talent. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.