Industrial Disease Paralegal

Austin Fraser; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Industrial Disease Paralegal to join my client's team in their Blackburn offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team making a real difference to the lives of individuals impacted by workplace illness and injury. If you have prior experience in NIHL matters and a passion for justice, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Tasks:

1. Managing your own caseload of NIHL and industrial disease claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
2. Conducting initial assessments, taking detailed witness statements, and securing expert medical evidence.
3. Drafting legal documentation including letters of claim, schedules of loss, and court documents.
4. Liaising with clients, medical professionals, barristers, insurers, and defendant solicitors.
5. Investigating potential breaches under:
1. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
2. Noise at Work Regulations 1989
3. Health and Safety Regulations 1999
4. Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
6. Ensuring procedural compliance with CPR and pre-action protocols.
7. Staying up to date with the latest developments in industrial disease litigation.

Skills & Experience:

1. Solid experience working on Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims.
2. In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and The Limitation Act 1980.
3. Excellent client care skills - empathetic, professional, and confident.
4. Strong drafting, legal research, and organisational abilities.
5. Self-sufficient with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
6. Proficient in case management systems.
7. Experience with asbestos exposure, HAVs, or respiratory illness claims.
8. Familiarity with medical causation and interpreting expert witness reports.

Benefits:

1. A competitive salary dependent on experience
2. Career progression opportunities
3. Length of service days as well as a day off for your birthday
4. Flexibility to work from home two days a month
5. Free car parking

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.