Industrial Disease Fee Earner

Industrial Disease Fee Earner

Location: Birmingham
Salary: up to £55,000
Working 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:
  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • 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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