A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Industrial Disease Paralegal to join my clients team in their Blackburn offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team making a real difference to the lives of individuals impacted by workplace illness and injury. If you have prior experience in NIHL matters and a passion for justice, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Tasks:

• Managing your own caseload of NIHL and industrial disease claims from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Conducting initial assessments, taking detailed witness statements, and securing expert medical evidence.
• Drafting legal documentation including letters of claim, schedules of loss, and court documents.
• Liaising with clients, medical professionals, barristers, insurers, and defendant solicitors.
• Investigating potential breaches under:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Noise at Work Regulations 1989
- Health and Safety Regulations 1999
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
• Ensuring procedural compliance with CPR and pre-action protocols.
• Staying up to date with the latest developments in industrial disease litigation.

Skills & Experience:

• Solid experience working on Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims.
• In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and The Limitation Act 1980.
• Excellent client care skills - empathetic, professional, and confident.
• Strong drafting, legal research, and organisational abilities.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Proficient in case management systems.
• Experience with asbestos exposure, HAVs, or respiratory illness claims.
• Familiarity with medical causation and interpreting expert witness reports.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary dependent on experience
• Career progression opportunities
• Length of service days as well as a day off for your birthday
• Flexibility to work from home two days a month
• Free car parking

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.