Military Solicitor NQ- 3 years PQE

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank Hols

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership fees paid

Staff referral scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED is seeking a Military Solicitor (0-3 PQE) in a Manchester/Cardiff hybrid role. You will manage military injury claims, handle evidence, drafts, and settlements while keeping clients updated and supported by expert teams.

The position offers hybrid working and opportunities within a specialist claimant litigation practice, with a focus on hearing loss, tinnitus, and non-freezing cold injuries. Strong client care and independent caseload management are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor status with up to 3 years' PQE.
• Exposure to claimant litigation.
• Experience independently managing a caseload.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• First-class client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage military injury claims from inception to conclusion.
• Take initial instructions from clients and obtain witness evidence.
• Review and manage large volumes of disclosure documents.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide case updates.
• Draft court documents and pleadings; prepare schedules of loss.
• Review medical evidence and expert reports; advise on liability and quantum.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on offers.

Skills

Claimant litigation

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor status

Job description

Military Solicitor (0-3 PQE)

Manchester Hybrid Working

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established national law firm with a market-leading claimant litigation practice. Their specialist military claims team is dedicated to supporting current and former armed forces personnel who have suffered illness or injury as a result of negligence during their service.

The team handles a broad range of military injury claims and has developed particular expertise in cases involving hearing loss, tinnitus, and non-freezing cold injuries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking ambitious Solicitors with up to 3 years' PQE to join their expanding department.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded team representing service personnel in complex and rewarding litigation matters. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while working closely with experienced specialists in this niche area of law.

The position is available in either Manchester or Cardiff, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing military injury claims from inception to conclusion, including:

• Taking initial instructions from clients and obtaining witness evidence
• Managing and reviewing significant volumes of disclosure documentation
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing case updates
• Handling telephone and written enquiries
• Assisting with the instruction of Counsel and other experts
• Drafting court documents and pleadings
• Preparing detailed schedules of loss
• Reviewing and analysing complex medical evidence and expert reports
• Advising clients on liability and quantum issues
• Negotiating settlements and advising on offers
• Progressing cases efficiently in accordance with litigation deadlines and procedural requirements

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, applicants should possess:

• Qualified Solicitor status with up to 3 years' PQE
• Previous exposure to claimant litigation
• Experience independently managing a caseload
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• First-class client care and communication skills
• The ability to work proactively with minimal supervision

Experience handling military claims, industrial disease matters, hearing loss claims, or other complex personal injury litigation would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

In return, the successful candidate will benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees paid (where applicable)
• Staff referral scheme
• Dedicated training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a collaborative and highly regarded specialist litigation team