Hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Enhanced pension scheme

Asbestos Lawyer

Salary £39,963 - £47,412 You will be provided with a car allowance in accordance with the terms of any current scheme. This allowance is currently £4,000 per annum.
Location North West
Closing date 29/03/2024 23:59
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Are you a specialist Lawyer looking for more challenging and rewarding Asbestos related casework? We’re currently looking to add our team based in the North West, to support our clients who are victims of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening.

 

This opportunity will provide you with a platform for you to showcase your exceptional client care and communication skills, sound judgement, confident decision-making and significant legal knowledge and expertise.

 

More about the role

 

  • The successful candidate will run a high value Multi Track caseload and will be able to deal with all aspects of running a case from initial interview to trial, which includes cases issued in the High Court.
  • You will represent claimants and victims of asbestos exposure, demonstrating care, understanding and sensitivity to clients who are terminally ill or other family members who have been impacted by exposure to asbestos.
  • You will run a full caseload, carrying out relevant investigations, obtaining relevant documents, preparing witness statements, preparing for and attending conferences and Court hearings (CCMCs/Trials)
  • You will also play a key part in helping the team meet their objectives.

 

More about you

 

The opportunity will suit an experienced and compassionate qualified Lawyer with a committed background of representing Claimants and victims of asbestos exposure, matched by a strong track record of running asbestos cases. You will have a natural ability to provide legal services with a personal touch, demonstrating your empathy and understanding. You will also have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in dealing with Multi Track asbestos cases, such as funding, legal costs and the litigation process.

 

Benefits

 

We recognise and reward high performance, with competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package including:

•           Structured pay scales – plus a car cash allowance (an additional £4,000 annually)

•           Contributory pension scheme

•           Permanent health insurance

•           Life assurance

•           25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)

•           Employee Assistance Programme

•           Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

•           Cycle to work scheme

•           Organised sports and social club

•           Annual travel and parking loans

•           Financial assistance for professional development

If you are found to be suitable for the role our friendly talent team will contact you for an initial telephone interview (no more than 30 mins) in order to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. 

Applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK as well as a relevant practising certificate. 

 

Thompsons Solicitors has been fighting for the injured and mistreated for over a century, using the law to keep people safe and change lives for the better. 

Leading civil rights lawyer, Harry Thompson, established Thompsons Solicitors in 1921 with a vision to use the law to provide protection for working people. Today, that vision lives on in our expert litigation teams who together form the most experienced personal injury and employment law practice in the UK.

Throughout our history, we have been involved in every major fight against unfair working practices - and we are still doing it today.

We believe that attracting talent that reflects the diversity of the communities within which we live, and work is a key part of our business, which is why we are an equal opportunities employer.

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