NIHL Litigation File Handler

Location: Blackburn

Department: Personal Injury / Industrial Disease

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive DOE

Our client is seeking an experienced Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Litigator to manage a caseload of industrial disease claims from inception through to settlement or trial.

The successful candidate will handle litigated NIHL matters, conduct liability and quantum assessments, obtain and review medical evidence, and ensure cases are progressed efficiently and in accordance with court deadlines and the Civil Procedure Rules.

This role would suit an experienced Litigator, Litigation Executive, Fee Earner, Solicitor or Legal Executive with previous exposure to NIHL, industrial disease or personal injury litigation.

• Manage a caseload of NIHL claims from inception through to conclusion.
• Review liability, causation and limitation issues.
• Obtain and analyse employment records, witness evidence and medical reports.
• Draft court proceedings, Particulars of Claim, Directions Questionnaires, Witness Statements and applications.
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, counsel, defendants and insurers.
• Prepare cases for settlement negotiations, hearings and trial.
• Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules and court deadlines.
• Accurately maintain case management systems and file records.
• Identify risks and provide strategic recommendations on case progression.
• Achieve agreed performance, billing and case progression targets.

• Previous experience managing litigated NIHL, industrial disease or personal injury claims.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Experience drafting legal documents and court pleadings.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Litigation Executive.
• Experience handling NIHL claims under the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims.
• Knowledge of occupational exposure and industrial disease litigation.
• Experience negotiating settlements with insurers and defendant representatives.

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related incentives.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Modern offices and technology.