Solicitor – Industrial Disease – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will support a claimant-focused Personal Injury team, handling a varied caseload in industrial disease and asbestos-related claims. You will liaise with clients, medical experts and counsel to build strong cases while maintaining compliance and quality work. The role offers client contact, collaborative teamwork, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment. You will contribute to business development and raise the firm’s profile in the field of industrial disease claims.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus length of service)
• Buy/sell annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Contributions towards gym membership
• Career development and learning support

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of industrial disease matters with appropriate supervision
• Advise on liability, evidence and quantum
• Draft correspondence, witness statements and legal documents
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, counsel and third parties
• Review medical records, employment history and evidential documents
• Prepare well-structured cases and progress matters efficiently
• Collaborate with PI team to support case strategy
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to business development and profile raising activity

Key requirements

• Strong client care skills and empathetic approach
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of claimant PI work
• Proactive, collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Interest or experience in industrial disease, asbestos-related claims or occupational illness work

• Empathy
• Organization
• Communication
• Claimant PI knowledge
• Industrial disease / asbestos experience
• Drafting legal documents and witness statements

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