About your new role
We are currently recruiting for a paralegal to solicitor with three years' PQE within our Disease team based predominantly out of the Liverpool or Birmingham office. The team undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients and self-insured corporates.
We are accepting candidates based in Liverpool, Birmingham, Leicester, London or Manchester.

Initially, you will be required to manage your own modest caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss claims, whilst supporting Partners, Principal Associates and Associates with their caseloads of complex work, in particular asbestos related claims. 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 and efficiently
• Assisting the Partners, Principal Associates and Associates with their complex and high value caseloads
• 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 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 in NIHL claims, although training in relation to complex claims will be provided as required. 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:

• Litigation experience
• 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

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

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