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Assistant Lawyer – Industrial Disease
Up to £36k
Birmingham Hybrid onsite 1 x week
The Assistant Lawyer you will be assigned to work under a Partner within the Disease department with a caseload of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims, including but not limited to NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss), HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) and potentially other disease cases. Performing delegated tasks to pursue the progression/resolution of a file as soon as practically possible. The role will involve working upon complex and high-value claims in a fast-paced environment, allowing for the development of disease cases.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out tasks set by the Partner to include:
* Compliance with client SLAs
* Compliance with court directions and timetables
* Drafting Court Documents
* Negotiation
* Advocacy, including attending telephone hearings
* Analysis of evidence
* Client Reporting
* Instructing and liaising with Counsel/experts
* Preparation of bundles
* Completing and updating MI
* Achieve a chargeable target
* To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Experience of claims handling (either pre-litigation or litigated)
* Understanding of the litigation process
* Ability to work with and take instructions from a Partner
* Motivated to attempt new challenges and develop into a File Handler
* Awareness of the disease market and legal developments
* Ability to work to targets and deadlines
* Attention to detail
* An understanding of client needs/requirements
* Adhere to our Values
Values
Our culture is focussed on making ourselves sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
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