Noise Induced Hearing Loss Fee Earner
8 days ago
Blackburn
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Fee Earner \n Location: BlackburnHours: Monday to FridaySalary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE \n About the Role \n We are seeking an experienced Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Fee Earner to join our expanding Industrial Disease team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional with proven NIHL experience who is looking to manage their own caseload within a supportive, specialist environment. \n You will handle claimant NIHL claims from initial instruction through to settlement or litigation, delivering high-quality legal services while ensuring an exceptional client experience throughout the claims process. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a caseload of claimant NIHL claims from inception through to conclusion.\n, • Assess liability and quantum using medical evidence, audiograms, employment records, and other supporting documentation.\n, • Instruct and liaise with medical experts, counsel, and other third-party professionals.\n, • Prepare legal correspondence, witness statements, court documents, and settlement agreements.\n, • Negotiate settlements with defendants and insurers to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.\n, • Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant Pre-Action Protocols.\n, • Maintain accurate case records and proactively manage key deadlines.\n, • Provide regular updates and deliver an outstanding level of client care throughout each case.\n\n About You \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Previous experience managing claimant Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims.\n, • A strong understanding of industrial disease litigation and the NIHL claims process.\n, • Experience handling your own pre-litigated and/or litigated caseload.\n, • Confidence interpreting medical and audiological evidence.\n, • Excellent negotiation, communication, and client care skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.\n, • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to case management.\n\n Why Join Us? \n\n • Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000, depending on experience.\n, • Monday to Friday working pattern, supporting a healthy work-life balance.\n, • Join a friendly, collaborative, and highly experienced Industrial Disease team.\n, • Ongoing training and opportunities to further develop your specialist expertise.\n, • Clear career progression within a growing and successful law firm.\n, • A culture that values quality work, professional development, and exceptional client service.\n\n If you're an experienced NIHL Fee Earner looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that invests in its people and values high-quality legal work, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today to become part of our growing Industrial Disease team!