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Job Vacancy: Paralegal / Fee Earner in the Industrial Disease Department

Reporting to: Head of Department

Department: Industrial Disease

About the role:

Oakwood Solicitors is looking for an experienced Industrial Disease Paralegal or Fee Earner to join our team.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of pre-litigation and litigates industrial disease claims. This will include matters involving noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), repetitive strain injury (RSI) and respiratory conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident managing their own caseload, progressing claims efficiently and providing clients with clear, professional support.

Key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing caseload of pre-litigation and litigated industrial disease claims.
• Handing claims involving NIHL, HAVS, RSI and respiratory conditions.
• Assessing liability, causation and the value of claims.
• Reviewing medical evidence, employment records and other relevant documentation.
• Drafting correspondence, witness statements and court documents.
• Conducting settlement negotiations.
• Complying with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant court directions.
• Monitoring limitation dates and meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Keeping clients informed throughout the progress of their claim.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant case records.
• Working towards agreed performance and costs targets.
• Supporting wider Industrial Disease team when required.

Essential knowledge and experience:

The successful candidate should have:

• One to two years’ experience handling litigated industrial disease claims.
• A good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing multi-track litigation.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience working towards and achieving costs or billing targets.
• The ability to manage and prioritise a caseload independently.

Experience working within a claimant law firm is preferred. However, candidates with relevant defendant experience will also be considered.

Skills and qualities:

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong written English and literacy skills.
• Excellent time-management and organisational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to review and analyse files, evidence and data carefully.
• Confidence working in a busy and demanding environment.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A positive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• A professional and proactive approach to their work.

How to apply

If you have experience handling litigated industrial disease claims and would like to join Oakwood Solicitors, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your relevant experience.

Oakwood Solicitors is committed to providing equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualifies candidates.

Location:

Leeds

Remuneration:

Negotiable, depending on experience

Working hours:

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00.