At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage military claims for current and former Armed Forces members, focusing on unique cases.
- Company: Join a respected legal team in Cardiff with a focus on military claims.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous holiday, and professional development support.
- Other info: Opportunity to supervise paralegals and enhance your management experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of service members while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with claimant litigation experience and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an NQ+ Litigation Solicitor to join a specialist military claims team in Cardiff, acting for current and former members of the Armed Forces in claims against the Ministry of Defence. The team handles a range of military claims, with a particular focus on military deafness and non-freezing cold injuries. This is an excellent opportunity for a claimant litigator to develop their career within a specialist and highly regarded team. This role will also require the successful candidate to assist with the supervision of a team of paralegals - so this role would be particularly suitable for solicitors looking for the opportunity to build on their management/supervision experience.
The Role
- You will manage your own caseload, with responsibilities including:
- Taking initial enquiries and drafting witness evidence
- Managing disclosure and reviewing documentation
- Advising and updating clients throughout their claims
- Preparing court documents and schedules of loss
- Reviewing medical and expert evidence
- Assisting with the instruction of Counsel
- Advising on offers relating to breach of duty and quantum
About You
We are looking for a solicitor with:
- A qualified solicitor in England and Wales (NQ+ PQE)
- Previous experience of claimant litigation
- Experience managing your own caseload
- Excellent organisational and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Previous experience of noise-induced hearing loss or military claims would be advantageous but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
- Cardiff-based role with hybrid working
- Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- CSR days
- Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional fees paid, subject to role requirements
- Employee recruitment incentive scheme
Apply
If you are a Litigation Solicitor and are interested in discussing this opportunity, apply now or please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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