Solicitor - Military in Chelmsford

We are a leading firm of solicitors acting for clients across the whole of the UK and several Overseas Territories. Our staff work in a friendly and professional manner to provide quality legal solutions for all our clients on a No Win No Fee basis. With extensive experience in military related injuries, Cordus Law assist veterans and active-duty service members secure the compensation and justice they deserve for the physical and emotional toll of their service with the Ministry of Defence. We are looking for talented, confident, hardworking and highly motivated individuals to join our firm.

The Role

• Managing a caseload made up of both pre and post litigated military claims
• Dealing with and assisting on more complex and higher value cases
• Corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts where appropriate
• Representing clients in Courts where required
• Analysing evidence and setting case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations and advising clients accordingly
• Providing a timely, professional and high quality service to clients
• Where necessary interviewing witnesses and preparing witness statements
• Attending external meetings/hearings/appointments as required
• If required supervising and supporting other fee earners and support staff
• Keeping up to date with law and practice
• Complying with all company and regulatory policies and procedures, professional standards and any requirement set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
• Maintaining high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practice income

Person Specification – experience and attributes required:

• Qualified Solicitor status with a current valid Practicing Certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Experience of working on Ministry of Defence and/or Industrial Disease claims on both pre and post litigated claims is desirable; however, individuals with experience on PI/EL/PL post litigated claims will also be considered
• Interest in, and commitment to, the success of the firm and commercial awareness and a drive to succeed
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
• Able to deal sympathetically and appropriately with clients and to show empathy with them
• High levels of initiative and motivation, ability to work independently and work closely with other team members
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure
• IT literate and have working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim
• Be flexible as working outside normal office hours may be required from time-to-time

We offer a competitive salary, are committed to personal development and offer advancement opportunities.

Some Of Our Benefits On Offer Include

• Minimum of 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Long service recognition and reward
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid/Home working
• Option to opt in to a health care plan
• Professional fees/subscriptions paid (subject to requirement for your role)
• Employee recruitment/referral incentive scheme
• Client referral incentive scheme

At Cordus Law, we are committed to serving those who have served our country. Through our proud partnership with the Veterans For Veterans initiative, we go beyond legal representation to offer veterans and active-duty service members access to a broader network of support, advocacy, and community-driven resources. 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 are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.