Our client is in a healthy financial position to weather the current economic climate. It has a highly reputed personal injury department with particular expertise in industrial disease work. Indeed it has a specific industrial Disease team dedicated to this particular area of specialism which acts exclusively for claimants who suffer from occupational and other diseases and their families. The firm is looking to capitalise on its success in this area by the appointment of a further assistant solicitor. The successful candidate will have a proven track record within industrial disease work and at least some experience in dealing with high value asbestos related work. You will be given the autonomy to manage your own caseload as well as take an active role in business development initiatives. The atmosphere in the team is supportive and collegiate and you will benefit from a highly competitive remuneration package and clear career structure. The firm has an excellent retention rate which is testament to emphasis it places on the need for a work life balance, the quality of work undertaken and the excellent prospects it offers.