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Junior Personal Injury Solicitor - Industrial Disease
📍 Manchester
🏡 Hybrid Working
💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Personal Injury Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded claimant law firm in Manchester.
The successful candidate will become part of a specialist Industrial Disease team, handling a varied caseload while receiving support from experienced colleagues within a collaborative and friendly environment. This role offers excellent exposure to quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, and a strong work-life balance through hybrid working.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing and progressing a caseload of industrial disease and personal injury matters, whilst assisting senior fee earners on more complex claims.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Managing claimant industrial disease files from inception through to conclusion.
- Assisting on complex and high-value litigation matters.
- Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and correspondence.
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, and third parties.
- Maintaining excellent standards of client care.
- Ensuring compliance with Civil Procedure Rules and firm procedures.
- Supporting business growth through professional and effective case handling.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Solicitor status (NQ-3 years PQE ideally).
- Previous experience handling claimant personal injury matters.
- Industrial disease experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication and client management skills.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive and positive approach to case management.
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What's on Offer?
- ✅ Hybrid working
- ✅ Competitive salary package
- ✅ Attractive bonus scheme
- ✅ High-quality claimant work
- ✅ Supportive and experienced team environment
- ✅ Ongoing training and development
- ✅ Clear opportunities for career progression
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This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to develop their career within industrial disease litigation at a firm that offers quality work, flexibility, and long-term progression.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.
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