Industrial Disease Paralegal

Location
England, West Midlands, Coventry
Salary
£19000 - £25000 per annum + + benefits
Posted
05 Aug 2022
Closes
02 Sep 2022
Ref
TS/893764-2
Contact
Tony Seymour
Job Title
Paralegal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Personal Injury Paralegal - Industrial disease paralegal - £19,000 - £25,000

Industrial Disease Paralegal - Coventry

Industrial disease paralegal (Pre-litigated or litigated) - Coventry - This leading industrial disease team is looking for a paralegal or litigation executive to assist an experienced fee earner within the team who undertakes complex, hourly rate Noise Induced Hearing Loss ("NIHL") work. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from an experienced member of the team

Role summary

  • Job title: Paralegal / Litigation Executive
  • Location: Coventry
  • Salary: £19,000 - £25,000
  • Reports to: Team Leader
  • Previous Experience: Pre-litigated or litigated NIHL, RTA or EL/PL experience and desire to develop career in industrial disease. Broad range of candidates considered.

Role in more detail

The successful applicant will be 'buddied up' with an experienced industrial disease lawyer handling a caseload of technical fast track and multi-track work. As an assisting fee earner, you will carry out a range of delegated tasks such as:

  • Drafting court documents
  • Attending telephone hearings and gaining experience in other aspects of advocacy
  • Evidence analysis including witness statements, medical records, employment histories etc
  • Reporting to clients
  • Instructing and liaising with Counsel as well as expert witnesses
  • Preparation of bundles for trial

You will be under the wing of a highly talented and experienced industrial disease lawyer, developing a highly transferable skill set.

Progression of your career

This is a fantastic way to develop your career and cut your teeth in a complex technical area of disease law whilst also gaining a highly transferable litigation skill set.

If you are interested in learning more, please do not hesitate to apply for more information.