Job Description
Industrial Disease Fee Earner
Location: BirminghamSalary: up to £55,000Working Pattern: Hybrid working
About the Role:Our client, a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in industrial disease litigation, is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Fee Earner to join its growing Military Disease department, specialising in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims. Working on behalf of major insurer clients, you will manage your own caseload of complex defendant-side disease files.This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Litigator to lead in a specialist team, working on high-quality claims in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of NIHL and other short-tail industrial disease claims
* Review documents and prepare case strategy reports for insurer clients
* Handle disclosure, analyse evidence (including records) and manage case progression
* Conduct investigations with insured parties and obtain witness statements
* Instruct and liaise with experts and Counsel
* Attend conferences, court appointments and trials
* Draft court documents and routine correspondence
* Liaise with and take instructions from insurers and insureds
* Supervise and support the development of an Assistant Fee Earner
* Ensure adherence to court timetables and directions
* Maintain compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations
* Align case handling with commercial and strategic objectives, ensuring profitability
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
* Technically proficient in NIHL litigation; experience with other short-tail disease claims is desirable
* Strong negotiator with sound judgment and strategic thinking
* Ability to work independently and use own initiative
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities
* Comfortable working under pressure and to chargeable hour targets
* Strong IT skills and proficiency with legal case management systems
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with service (plus buy/sell up to 3 days)
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – family cover available during first month
* Simply Health Cash Plan and WeCare platform – 24/7 GP and mental health support
* Death in Service and Critical Illness Cover
* Income Protection (PHI) – private health insurance
* Pension Scheme – 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
* Employee Resource Groups and Volunteering Programme
* Access to:
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o Tech Scheme
o Season Ticket Loan
o Online retail discounts
How to Apply:If you are looking for an opportunity as a Lead Fee Earner and want to join a growing team and exciting department, this is the role for you.Please contact our office and ask for James Durkan or send your CV online.
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