Litigation Executive

Cordus Law Limited; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Hybrid/remote working

Health care plan opt in

Professional fee coverage

Job summary

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice dedicated to helping veterans and service members secure compensation for injuries suffered in 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. The role offers hybrid/home/office working arrangements and opportunities to supervise junior fee earners, with a focus on maintaining high professional

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent, ideally in Law and a 2:1 or above.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Personal Injury experience; military/industrial disease desirable.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and client care skills.
• IT literate with working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of military claims, corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts.
• Analysing evidence and setting case strategies encompassing technical and commercial considerations and advising 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Client care

IT literacy

Military claims experience

Personal Injury experience

Education

Law degree

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active-duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking aLitigation Executive, ideallywith 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.