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Industrial Disease Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited • Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Industrial Disease Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)

Industrial Disease Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited • Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description



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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.


Assisting partners and senior solicitors on complex and high-value claims.


Drafting pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.


Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel and other key stakeholders.


Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice.


Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships.


Contributing to business development and networking activities.



What you'll need to succeed



  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 0 to 5 years' PQE.


Previous experience in industrial disease, asbestos litigation or claimant personal injury.


Ability to manage litigated cases with increasing levels of autonomy.


Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.


Excellent communication and client care abilities.


A compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with vulnerable clients and their families.


Enthusiasm for industrial disease work and a genuine commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients.


A proactive and commercially aware mindset with an interest in business development.



What you'll get in return



  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.


Exposure to high-quality and complex industrial disease litigation.


Structured training and career development opportunities.


Opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists in the field.


Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional holiday.


Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.


Dedicated wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes. xwwtmva


A genuinely inclusive and supportive working culture.



What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.



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