Military Claims Fee Earner in Castleford

CRA Consulting is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist claimant law firm to recruit a

Military Claims Fee Earner to join its growing Military Claims team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced claimant litigation professional to develop their career within a highly respected niche practice.

You’ll manage your own caseload of military compensation and personal injury matters, acting for serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families in a rewarding area of law where your work genuinely makes a difference.

Whether you already have military claims experience or are looking to specialise from a claimant personal injury background, this role offers excellent training, high-quality work and genuine long-term career prospects.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a varied caseload of military compensation and personal injury claims, progressing matters from initial instruction through to settlement, with support from an experienced and collaborative team.

The work covers a broad range of service-related claims, including

• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
• Non-Freezing Cold Injury (NFCI)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Asbestos-related disease
• Other military personal injury and occupational illness claims

Your responsibilities will include

• Managing your own caseload of pre-litigated and litigated military claims.
• Investigating liability, causation and quantum to build effective litigation strategies.
• Drafting legal correspondence, witness statements, schedules of loss and court documentation.
• Reviewing medical records, service records and expert evidence.
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, the Ministry of Defence and other key stakeholders.
• Negotiating settlements and progressing claims efficiently through the litigation process.
• Maintaining compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Delivering an exceptional standard of client care throughout each stage of the claim.

About You

We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience managing their own claimant litigation caseload.

Suitable backgrounds include

• Personal Injury Fee Earner
• Litigation Executive
• Litigation Paralegal
• Legal Executive (CILEx)
• Claims Handler
• Personal Injury Solicitor (NQ+)
• Civil Litigation Fee Earner

You’ll ideally have

• Experience handling claimant personal injury, industrial disease or civil litigation matters.
• Confidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• A compassionate, client-focused approach.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Previous military claims experience is welcomed but not essential .

The firm is happy to consider candidates with a solid claimant PI background who are looking to move into this specialist area, with full support and training provided.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established claimant practice with a specialist reputation for representing members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

Known for its collaborative culture and technical expertise, the firm offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop specialist knowledge, take ownership of their work and build long-term careers.

You’ll join a close-knit team handling meaningful, high-quality litigation with excellent prospects for progression.

• Salary & Benefits
• Competitive salary of

£30,000 – £55,000 , depending on experience.

• Annual bonus of up to

10% .

• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Free on-site parking.
• Optional private healthcare after six months’ service.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities.
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