Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Experience: At least three years’ experience in Industrial Disease
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Arrangements: Flexible working, with hybrid opportunities available for suitable candidates.
A rewarding career, with time for life outside work.
The Role
Imperium Law Solicitors are seeking an experienced and motivated Industrial Disease Litigation Executive to join our expanding specialist team at our Macclesfield office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with at least three years’ relevant experience who is confident managing their own Industrial Disease caseload and wishes to develop their career within a growing, ambitious law firm.
What your working day could include:
You’ll be responsible for managing your own Industrial Disease caseload. You’ll have dedicated administrative support.
- Investigating claims, assessing liability and evaluating prospects of success.
- Developing case strategies and advising clients on their options as claims progress.
- Preparing legal correspondence and, where appropriate to your experience, drafting pleadings, court applications and issuing proceedings.
- Liaising with counsel, medical experts, clients and other relevant professionals.
- Negotiating settlements and advising clients on offers.
- Overseeing limitation dates, court directions and key deadlines.
- Maintaining accurate case records and delivering clear, professional and client-focused service.
The experience and expertise you will bring:
We are looking for a proactive, organised and commercially aware Litigation Executive who can take ownership of their caseload and deliver consistently high standards of client care.
- At least three years’ relevant experience, including independently managing an Industrial Disease caseload — essential.
- Experience progressing litigated Industrial Disease claims and/or a sound understanding of the litigation process – essential.
- Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and limitation requirements relevant to your caseload.
- The judgement to make decisions on your cases independently and recognise when specialist advice or input is needed.
- Military Hearing Loss and/or MOD claims experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
Employee Benefits – Why Join Imperium Law Solicitors?
At Imperium Law Solicitors, we value our people, encourage professional development and recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
We offer an attractive benefits package, including:
- 35-Hour Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Flexible / Hybrid Working Arrangements: Flexible start and finish times subject to individual circumstances and business requirements.
- Annual Leave & Birthday Leave: 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (31 days), additional holiday entitlement awarded as your length of service increases, and the day off work for your birthday.
- Dedicated administrative and case support: Experienced administrative support.
- Professional Qualifications & Career Progression: Opportunities to develop legal expertise and work towards further qualifications.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Benefit from regular departmental discussions to review cases, share expertise and exchange ideas, both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
- Annual Salary Reviews: Reviews reflecting experience, performance and contribution.
- Private Medical Cover & Company Pension Scheme
- Casual Dress Code: A relaxed and comfortable office dress policy.
We are a friendly, professional and ambitious legal team where your experience and contributions are valued.