Chartered Legal Executive/Solicitor - Military - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor (1-3 years PQE) to manage multitrack personal injury claims. This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover role that offers a hybrid working model and a salary between £45,000 and £60,000, depending on experience. Applicants should have strong client care, drafting, and case management skills, with confidence in handling legal procedures. Benefits include ample holiday, pension schemes, and more.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Corporate Social Responsibility days

Death in service benefit

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local businesses

Professional fees paid

Employee recruitment incentive scheme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE with exposure to claimant litigation.
• Experience managing a caseload independently, including multitrack PI claims.
• Confidence in handling procedural and evidential risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of multitrack personal injury claims.
• Run files from pre-action through to settlement or trial.
• Prepare for and attend CMCs, CCMCs, PTRs, and interlocutory hearings.

Skills

Client care abilities

Case management skills

Organisational skills

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor qualification

Job description

Chartered Legal Executive/Solicitor - Military - Cardiff - 1-3 Years PQE

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)

Type of Role: Fixed Term, Full-time (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

A respected UK law firm is seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor (1-3 years PQE) to join its specialist Military department in Cardiff. This is a fixed‑term role covering maternity leave, offering the opportunity to manage a litigated caseload of multitrack personal injury claims and make a meaningful impact supporting military service personnel.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of multitrack PI claims, including:

• Industrial disease, RTA, EL/PL, occupiers' liability, and product liability matters
• Running files from pre‑action through to settlement or trial, ensuring CPR/Practice Direction compliance
• Drafting and settling core documents (letters of claim, claim forms, schedules of loss, witness statements, applications, instructions to experts/counsel)
• Instructing and managing experts (medical and non‑medical) and handling disclosure and trial bundles
• Preparing for and attending CMCs, CCMCs, PTRs, and interlocutory hearings, including routine advocacy
• Preparing costs budgets and monitoring WIP, disbursements, and proportionality
• Deploying ADR strategies, including Part 36 offers and settlement meetings
• Pursuing interim payments and implementing rehabilitation under the Rehabilitation Code
• Liaising with defendants, insurers, counsel, and experts
• Supervising trainees/paralegals and contributing to internal know‑how
• Upholding regulatory duties and contributing to business development initiatives

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor with:

• 1‑3 years PQE and exposure to claimant litigation
• Experience managing a caseload independently, including multitrack PI claims
• Strong drafting, organisation, and case management skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent client care abilities
• Confidence in handling procedural and evidential risks
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with minimal supervision

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days and a birthday day off
• Death in service benefit (twice annual salary)
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts for local businesses
• Professional fees paid (where required for the role)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.