Solicitor - Industrial Disease - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000
A 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 work
- A 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: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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.*
