Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active‑duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking a Litigation Executive, ideally with experience in military and/or industrial disease claims, to join our growing team. Experience on litigated PI/EL/PL cases will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of military claims, corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts
- Analysing evidence and set case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations and advise clients accordingly
- Preparing witness statements and reviewing evidence
- Representing clients in court
- Support and supervision of other fee earners and support staff where required
- Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with company and regulatory (SRA) policies and procedures
- Keeping up to date with law and practice
Person Specification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in Law and ideally having obtained a 2:1 or above although all applications will be considered
- Experience in military claims and/or industrial disease is desirable; however, minimum of 2 years’ experience within Personal Injury will be considered
- Strong communication, attention to detail, and client care skills
- IT literate with working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim
- Flexibility, as working outside normal office hours may occasionally be required
- Birthday leave
- Hybrid/home/office working available
- Health care plan opt in available
- Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role)
Cordus Law is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based on merit.
