NQ - 3 PQE Military Solicitor - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff seeks a NQ – 3 PQE Military Solicitor to join their military department. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, handle claims from inquiry to settlement, and maintain strong relationships with clients. Required qualifications include 0-3 years PQE as a solicitor and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and support for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working options

Opportunity to work with a highly ranked team

Qualifications

• 0-3 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with noise-induced hearing loss claims is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a busy claimant litigation team and independently manage a caseload varying in both value and complexity.
• Handle the claim from initial enquiry through to settlement.
• Draft witness evidence, instruct relevant experts, review medical evidence and prepare schedules of loss.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent management of litigated claimant cases

Passion and commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients

Education

0-3 years PQE as a solicitor

Job description

NQ – 3 PQE Military Solicitor – Cardiff

Salary competitive and dependant on experience.

Fantastic new opportunity for a NQ – 3 PQE Solicitor to join a leading ‘Top 100’ law firm in their military department to be based in their centrally located offices in Cardiff.

Our client has a strong team of expert military solicitors who represent military service personnel who need to bring a claim against the Ministry of Defence due to their failure to adequately protect from illness or avoidable injury.

The team advises on a full range of areas, including military deafness, and is looking for a Solicitor of 0-3 year PQE to join the military department, particularly focusing on military deafness and non-freezing cold injury cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a busy claimant litigation team and independently manage a caseload varying in both value and complexity.
• Handle the claim from initial enquiry through to settlement.
• Draft witness evidence, instruct relevant experts, review medical evidence and prepare schedules of loss.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Qualifications

• 0-3 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Independent management of litigated claimant cases.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion and commitment to delivering a first‑class service to clients.
• Experience with noise‑induced hearing loss claims is an advantage but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Opportunity to work with a highly ranked team and support career growth.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network 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, disability, culture or anything 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.*