Disease Litigation Handler

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

6/9/2025

We are currently recruiting for a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 0-5 PQE within our Disease team.

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The team undertakes a full range of industrial disease work, predominantly on behalf of large insurer clients and self-insured corporates.

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We are accepting candidates based in Liverpool, Birmingham, or Leicester.

Candidates would ideally have experience in handling a case load of fast/multi track disease claims. This role will require successful candidates to manage a modest caseload of litigated noise induced hearing loss claims, whilst supporting Partners, Principal Associates and Associates with their caseloads of complex work, in particular asbestos related claims. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and experienced team handling a variety of work working with all levels of fee earner

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Main duties and responsibiliti

• es
  Manage a caseload of litigated NIHL claims effectively and efficien
• tlyAssisting the Partners, Principal Associates and Associates with their complex and high value caselo
• adsDraft full strategy reports and advi
• cesUndertake legal research and investigati
• onsDraft pleadi
• ngsAttend conferences, court and client meeti
• ngsCommunicate with clients, counsel and other part
• iesInvolvement in business development and profile-raising initiatives as well as alignment to relevant segment/sector gro
• upsComplete client and internal MI procedu
• resAchieve set financial and chargeable targ
• etsEnsure relevant deadlines, quality measures, SLAs and KPIs are adhered
• toComply with relevant policies and procedu
• resWork in accordance with Weightmans’ va

lue
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the r

ole.
Ideally, you will have previous experience in NIHL claims, although training in relation to complex claims will be provided as required. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable but not essential for you to h

• ave:-
  Extensive litigation experience with proven technical ability and record of achie
• vementAbility to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective sol
• utionsAbility to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive at
• titudeA commercial, solution-driven and client-focused ap
• proachStrong legal and analytical skills with an eye for
• detailExcellent organisation and time-management
• skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal
• skillsFlexible approach and agile w
• orkingExcellent IT

skill
​If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your appli

cation.