Disease Solicitor

About your new role

We are currently recruiting for an Solicitor within our Disease litigation team based in Birmingham. The team undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients as well as for some self-insured corporate clients.

Initially, you will be required to manage your own modest caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss and asbestos-related injury claims, whilst supporting Partners and Principal Associates with their caseloads of more complex work. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and experienced team handling a variety of work working with all levels of fee earner.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated NIHL claims effectively, efficiently and with minimal supervision • Assisting the Partners and Principal Associates with their complex high value caseloads including asbestos- related injury claims • Draft full strategy reports and advices • Undertake legal research and investigations • Draft pleadings • Attend conferences, court and client meetings • Communicate with clients, counsel and other parties • Involvement in business development, client relationship management and profile-raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector groups • Complete client and internal MI procedures • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures, SLAs and KPIs are adhered to • Comply with relevant policies and procedures • Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

Ideally, you will have previous experience of NIHL, HAVS/WRULD and asbestos-related injury claims. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable but not essential for you to have/be:

• A qualified Solicitor with 0-3 years plus PQE • Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achievement • Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude • A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach • Strong legal and analytical skills with an eye for detail • Excellent organisation and time-management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Flexible approach and agile working • Excellent IT skill • Experience of previous involvement with business development activities