Military Solicitor

Simpson Millar Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Millar Solicitors in Manchester is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our Military team, handling a caseload of military injury and accident claims, and conducting their own advocacy.

The ideal candidate will be Grade A or B, with proven experience in military claims or complex personal injury, a current practising certificate, and the ability to meet billing targets while showing empathy and professionalism when advising clients and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with current practising certificate.
• Grade A or B solicitor.
• Experience handling a complex military or personal injury/industrial disease caseload.
• Strong advocacy and billing performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a caseload of Military matters.
• Effectively conduct cases on behalf of clients per firm policies.
• Develop local business to secure referrals.
• Participate in development, marketing and success of the Military Department.

Skills

Advocacy

Caseload management

Client advisory

Billing targets

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, Grade A or B Solicitor to join our Military team, managing a caseload of military injury & accident claims, as well as conducting their own advocacy.

The team manage a specialist caseload of claims relating to military claims including:

• Military Training Accidents
• Military Parachute Accident Claims
• Military Non Freezing Cold Injury Claims
• Armed Forces Medical Negligence Claims
• Military Bullying and Harassment Claims
• Sea King Helicopter Cancer Claims
• Military Hearing Loss Claims

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a caseload of Military matters
• Effectively and efficiently conduct cases on behalf of clients in accordance with the overall policies and objectives of the firm;
• Develop local business to secure referrals;
• Participate in the development, marketing and success of the Military Department

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and hold a current practising certificate
• Be grade A or B
• Have proven experience managing a complex caseload of either military claims or complex personal injury / industrial disease claims
• Exceptional legal expertise and strong advocacy skills.
• Have a Good track record of consistently achieving billing and time recording targets
• Have an ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion, and professionalism when advising clients and their families on complex and often emotionally challenging issues.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to assess applications and make an appointment before the advertised closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.