Industrial Disease Fee Earner

Industrial Disease Fee Earner Location: Birmingham Salary: up to £55,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid working About the Role: Our client, a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in industrial disease litigation, is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Fee Earner to join its growing Military Disease department, specialising in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims. Working on behalf of major insurer clients, you will manage your own caseload of complex defendant-side disease files. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Litigator to lead in a specialist team, working on high-quality claims in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of NIHL and other short-tail industrial disease claims Review documents and prepare case strategy reports for insurer clients Handle disclosure, analyse evidence (including records) and manage case progression Conduct investigations with insured parties and obtain witness statements Instruct and liaise with experts and Counsel Attend conferences, court appointments and trials Draft court documents and routine correspondence Liaise with and take instructions from insurers and insureds Supervise and support the development of an Assistant Fee Earner Ensure adherence to court timetables and directions Maintain compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations Align case handling with commercial and strategic objectives, ensuring profitability Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Technically proficient in NIHL litigation; experience with other short-tail disease claims is desirable Strong negotiator with sound judgment and strategic thinking Ability to work independently and use own initiative Excellent verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities Comfortable working under pressure and to chargeable hour targets Strong IT skills and proficiency with legal case management systems Benefits: 25 days annual leave, increasing with service (plus buy/sell up to 3 days) Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – family cover available during first month Simply Health Cash Plan and WeCare platform – 24/7 GP and mental health support Death in Service and Critical Illness Cover Income Protection (PHI) – private health insurance Pension Scheme – 5% employee / 3% employer contribution Employee Resource Groups and Volunteering Programme Access to: Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan Online retail discounts How to Apply: If you are looking for an opportunity as a Lead Fee Earner and want to join a growing team and exciting department, this is the role for you. Please contact our office and ask for James Durkan or send your CV online. INDMADN

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025