Solicitor - Industrial Disease - Cardiff

Reference:  - Industrial Disease - Cardiff

Location:

Cardiff (Hybrid)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: 50,000 to 65,000A well established regional practice is seeking a Solicitor to join its Industrial Disease team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, claimant focused Personal Injury department, advising clients on life changing workplace illness and occupational disease claims.

You will manage your own caseload with supervision and assist on more complex matters involving asbestos exposure, respiratory illness, noise induced hearing loss and other industrial disease claims. The role offers strong client contact, high quality work and a collaborative team environment.

The Role You will support the wider Personal Injury team and deliver high quality claimant representation.

Responsibilities include:

Managing a varied caseload of industrial disease matters with appropriate supervision

Advising clients on liability, evidence and quantum

Drafting correspondence, witness statements and legal documents

Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel and third parties

Reviewing medical records, employment history and evidential documents

Preparing well structured cases and progressing matters efficiently

Collaborating with colleagues across the PI team to support case strategy

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements

Contributing to business development and profile raising activity

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a Solicitor with:

Strong client care skills and a compassionate, empathetic approach

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Clear and confident communication skills

Commercial awareness and understanding of claimant PI workA proactive, collaborative mindset and willingness to learn

Interest or experience in industrial disease, asbestos related claims or occupational illness work Benefits
25 days' annual leave (plus additional days with length of service)
Option to buy or sell annual leave

Life Assurance Redkite Rewards scheme

Pension scheme

Contributions towards gym membership

Career development and learning support

Friendly, collaborative working environment

How to Apply

Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:

Email:
/ At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*