Military Injury Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Military Injury Solicitor to join their Leeds office on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years' PQE with a focus on military claims, assisting service personnel and veterans with high-profile cases. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while developing business connections in a politically sensitive field.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' PQE in relevant legal experience.
• Passion for assisting service personnel and veterans.
• Ability to handle caseloads with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Run caseloads from initial instructions to archiving.
• Assist in high value and complex litigation.
• Develop business connections and manage client enquiries.

Skills

Experience in military claims

Business development skills

Ability to present cases orally and in writing

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Military Injury Solicitor to join my clients highly regarded firm in their Leeds offices on a hybrid basis.

Role Overview

This position is suitable for legal professionals with 3 to 5 years' PQE, preferably with experience in military claims and knowledge of the intricacies involved in bringing claims against the Ministry of Defence and applications/appeals in relation to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and Armed Forces Pension Schemes. The role is high profile and politically sensitive.

The military claim types will include defective equipment, training injuries, cold injuries, assaults, bullying/harassment and discrimination, AFCS claims and noise induced hearing loss claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Role is that of Associate to avoid people under qualifying applying. Obviously will keep options open if the right candidate applies, likewise in terms of seniority given the potential for business development;
• The role is high profile and politically sensitive;
• Experience of acting for service personnel and veterans in high value and complex litigation in the County Courts, High Court, Tribunal Services and knowledge of the Service Complaints System;
• Assisting in claims of utmost severity;
• Ability to develop business connections;
• Passion for assisting service personnel, veterans and their families to achieve justice and to make a difference.

The Candidate

• Running a caseload of client matters with limited supervision.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client's initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Dealing with client enquiries.
• Providing support to other fee earners in the PI department where required.
• A passion and empathy for assisting service personnel, veterans and their families to achieve justice and make a difference.
• Professional and friendly client care.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with procedures and processes.
• Be organised and methodical with great attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse evidence in cases involving high amounts of disclosure, and have a solutions focused mindset to complex legal problems in a straightforward and customer friendly way.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.

How to Apply

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.