Solicitor – Disease

Our client is looking to recruit a Solicitor (0-3 years PQE) to join one of the best Occupational Disease defence teams in the country, at a global law firm with a market-leading insurance practice on a permanent basis within their Belfast or Derry office.

The Solicitor opportunity within the disease team involves managing a caseload of defendant litigated disease files. We are keen to hear from Solicitors ideally with disease experience who have a genuine interest in complex cases such as NIHL or deafness, asthma and respiratory, vibration white finger and skin irritation cases.

A high standard of verbal and numerical reasoning and the ability to analyse, evaluate and communicate information logically is key. We are open to interest from newly qualified solicitors and Plaintiff solicitors looking to move into a more complex defendant personal injury role.

The role will involve:

• Running a case load of files in a manner compliant with their service level agreements with insurers.
• Assisting in the defence of high value and complex claims.
• Communicating with clients effectively and complying with deadlines and clients’ reporting requirements.
• Capturing and recording management information.
• Communicating with clients effectively and complying with deadlines and clients’ reporting requirements.

Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people and their wellbeing. Within their friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

If interested or would like more information call Alex on 02890 313157 or email [email protected]

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