Fee Earner - Private Practice

We are currently recruiting for a file handler within our industrial disease litigation team, to be based predominantly out of our Birmingham or Liverpool office. The team undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients. Initially, you will be required to manage your own modest caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss claims, with potential to support Partners 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
• 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.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in NIHL and/or litigation claims, although training 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
  
  Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2024 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.
  
  The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."
We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
• Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment
• Healthcare cover/ Medicash
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Interest free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offers & discounts
• Great reward and recognition scheme
• there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.