Overview
As a Solicitor in our Asbestos and Occupational Disease Team, you will manage a varied caseload of asbestos-related and respiratory claims. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver high-quality advice and secure justice for clients. You will own litigated matters while supporting senior lawyers on complex cases, guiding clients through difficult times. This role offers scope to develop litigation skills, build client relationships, and contribute to a specialist, values-driven practice.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- flexible pension schemes
- two days volunteering annually
- Westfield Health membership with Aviva Digital GP
- wellbeing initiatives and Flexible by Choice hybrid working
- ranked in Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024
Responsibilities
- Manage your own litigated caseload and contribute to high-value matters
- Advise clients and families with empathy and clarity
- Collaborate with Partners and senior team members across offices
- Draft legal documents, conduct research, and support dispute resolution
- Develop and maintain client and referrer relationships
- Support business development activities within the team
Key requirements
- 1–5 years’ PQE
- some asbestos and occupational disease experience
- ability to manage caseload independently
- empathy and integrity
- commitment to achieving best outcomes for clients
- aptitude for business development and relationship building
- excellent oral and written communication and legal research
- empathy
- integrity
- client-focused communication
- asbestos and occupational disease experience
- litigation management
- legal drafting and research
Solicitor - Asbestos and Occupational Disease Team in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to employee well-being and professional growth. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for community involvement. Located in Sheffield, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful impact in their roles.
