At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload of industrial disease claims and support senior lawyers on complex cases.
- Company: Join a leading national law firm known for its exceptional claimant personal injury practice.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Other info: Be part of a highly regarded team in Manchester with meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference to clients suffering from occupational illnesses while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified solicitor to 5 years PQE with a passion for client care.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Your new company Our client is a leading national law firm that is recognised for its specialist claimant personal injury practice.
Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Disease Solicitor to join a highly regarded team in Manchester.
You will become part of a collaborative and supportive environment that is committed to delivering exceptional client care whilst providing genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Your new role This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor through to approximately 5 years PQE to join an established asbestos and occupational disease team.
You will manage your own caseload of litigated industrial disease matters whilst supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value claims.
The team acts for individuals suffering from a broad range of occupational illnesses and respiratory conditions, providing meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference to clients and their families.
Your responsibilities: Managing a caseload of asbestos and occupational disease claims from inception through to resolution.
Handling a range of cases including mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening, occupational asthma, silicosis and other workplace-related illnesses.
Running litigated matters independently with appropriate supervision.
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