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The CSG Disease team are looking to recruit a Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer or Experienced Paralegal to work in the Casualty Disease team. We are looking for an enthusiastic new team member who is looking to develop an ambitious career within a supportive team and growing firm. The Disease team consists of 35 colleagues who work all across the country, for this role we are looking for candidates who can commute on a hybrid basis to one of our Leeds/Newport/Birmingham offices.
Job Responsibility:
Work on defended industrial disease claims
Handle a case load of industrial disease claims including NIHL, HAVS, and asbestos related conditions
Assist more senior lawyers on more complex disease cases
Work for a mixture of insurer clients and self-insured companies
Undergo a full training programme
Exercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control
Demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files
Support marketing and business development activity within the team
Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and where necessary exceeding Law Society CPD requirements
Requirements:
Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer or Experienced Paralegal
Ideally with experience or an interest in injury claims
Be able to build good relationships within the team and also with our commercial/insurer clients
An awareness of management information, client driven KPI's and their importance to meeting client expectations would be preferable
Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
An ability to adopt a commercial (or pragmatic) perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
Nice to have:
Experience or an interest in injury claims
Awareness of management information, client driven KPI's and their importance to meeting client expectations
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities