Senior Asbestos Lawyer
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Senior Asbestos Lawyer
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
Department: Personal Injury
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Compensation: GBP 52,921 - GBP 60,128 / year
Description
We're currently looking to expand our high respected Asbestos team based in the North West, to support our clients who are victims of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening.
The lawyers run a high value Multi Track caseload and deal with all aspects of running a case from initial interview to trial, which includes cases issued in the Royal Courts of Justice, London.
Another key element to the role is the implementation of effective and efficient methods of supervision across the team, ensuring delivery of best practice in client care and through motivation and development, full implementation of case management standards across the practice area.
Representing claimants and victims of asbestos exposure, our lawyers demonstrate care, understanding and sensitivity to clients who are terminally ill or other family members who have been impacted by exposure to asbestos.
The role...
The lawyers run a high value Multi Track caseload and deal with all aspects of running a case from initial interview to trial, which includes cases issued in the Royal Courts of Justice, London.
Another key element to the role is the implementation of effective and efficient methods of supervision across the team, ensuring delivery of best practice in client care and through motivation and development, full implementation of case management standards across the practice area.
Representing claimants and victims of asbestos exposure, our lawyers demonstrate care, understanding and sensitivity to clients who are terminally ill or other family members who have been impacted by exposure to asbestos.
Who we are looking for.....
We are keen to hear from experienced and compassionate qualified Lawyers with a committed background of representing victims of asbestos exposure, matched by a strong track record of litigating asbestos cases.
As well as a natural ability to provide legal services with a personal touch, demonstrating empathy and a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in dealing with Multi Track asbestos cases, such as funding, legal costs and the litigation process is key. The desire to develop, guide and supervise our lawyers of the future is also key.
If you want to work for a unique law firm who truly stands up for the unrepresented and working people, apply today or contact Steven King at stevenking@thompsons.law for a confidential conversation.
What we offer you....
Contributory pension scheme
4,500 car allowance
Permanent health insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
Life assurance
25days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
5 days additional leave over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidised sports and social club
Annual travel and parking loans
Financial assistance for professional development