A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Industrial Disease Paralegal to join my clients team in their Blackburn offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team making a real difference to the lives of individuals impacted by workplace illness and injury. If you have prior experience in NIHL matters and a passion for justice, we’d love to hear from you. Key Tasks: • Managing your own caseload of NIHL and industrial disease claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial. • Conducting initial assessments, taking detailed witness statements, and securing expert medical evidence. • Drafting legal documentation including letters of claim, schedules of loss, and court documents. • Liaising with clients, medical professionals, barristers, insurers, and defendant solicitors. • Investigating potential breaches under: - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Noise at Work Regulations 1989 - Health and Safety Regulations 1999 - Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 • Ensuring procedural compliance with CPR and pre-action protocols. • Staying up to date with the latest developments in industrial disease litigation. Skills & Experience: • Solid experience working on Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims. • In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and The Limitation Act 1980. • Excellent client care skills – empathetic, professional, and confident. • Strong drafting, legal research, and organisational abilities. • Self-sufficient with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently. • Proficient in case management systems. • Experience with asbestos exposure, HAVs, or respiratory illness claims. • Familiarity with medical causation and interpreting expert witness reports. Benefits: • A competitive salary dependent on experience • Career progression opportunities • Length of service days as well as a day off for your birthday • Flexibility to work from home two days a month • Free car parking Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful