Senior Asbestos Solicitor

Senior Asbestos Solicitor

A Senior Asbestos Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 100 law firm in Manchester. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is an award-winning, national firm with an enviable reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor to join their award-winning team where you will lead on a caseload of Asbestos files.

You will work on a varied and interesting caseload, providing expert legal support to individuals who have been affected by asbestos exposure. You will handle claims from start to finish, ensuring the highest level of service and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

1. Reviewing documents and preparing reports
2. Dealing with disclosure
3. Reviewing evidence (including medical, personnel records, Companies House records)
4. Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements
5. Instructing Counsel / Experts
6. Court appointments including own advocacy
7. Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel
8. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments in asbestos litigation and related areas

Applications are invited from Solicitors/Legal Executives with proven experience managing complex cases involving asbestos-related disease litigation. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, medical experts, and colleagues.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to contribute to a thriving asbestos team, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 100 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:

1. Flexible working hours/hybrid working
2. 25 days holiday
3. Company pension scheme
4. Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
5. Performance related bonus scheme
6. Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
7. Income protection
8. Life assurance
9. Interest free travel loan scheme
10. Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
11. Discounted gym membership
12. Discounted dental scheme
13. Cycle to work scheme