Part Time Solicitor / Litigation Executive – Military Law

Northgate Vehicle Hire Careers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Solicitor or Litigation Executive to join their Military Department. This exciting role involves managing a diverse caseload of high-value personal injury claims, including PTSD and bullying cases. You'll have the opportunity to conduct your own advocacy while working alongside industry experts who will mentor you in your career. The firm values flexibility and offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in Military law and have the skills to excel, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Buy/sell holiday scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Access to legal expertise

Coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Personal Injury, Military law experience is desirable.
• Strong interest in client advocacy and excellent drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Military matters, including complex injury claims.
• Handle small and multi-track cases and draft all related legal documentation.
• Promote early rehabilitation and support team success through collaboration.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Military Law

Client Care

Communication Skills

Drafting Skills

Business Development

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Tools

Legal Documentation Software

Job description

Part Time Solicitor / Litigation Executive – Military Law

Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Advertised Salary: Competitive + On Target Bonus

Ref#: 146418

Location: Remote with monthly travel to our Manchester office

Contract: Part-Time | Permanent

Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata), buy/sell holiday scheme, flexible hybrid working, pension, life assurance, sick pay, and EAP, access to legal expertise, coaching and mentoring.

Are you passionate about making a difference in Military law? We have a rare part-time opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or Litigation Executive to join our growing Military Department. You’ll handle a mix of high-value personal injury claims, from PTSD to NFCI and bullying & harassment, while also having the opportunity to conduct your own advocacy and shape the future of this niche area.

The role:

• Manage a caseload of Military matters, including Employers’ Liability, Clinical Negligence, and complex injury claims
• Handle small, fast, and multi-track cases and draft all related legal documentation
• Prepare quantum assessments, review medical evidence, and brief Counsel
• Promote early rehabilitation and resolution of claims under the Serious Injury Guide
• Assist in marketing the Military team and building referral networks
• Prepare bundles, instruct experts, and advise clients on Part 36 offers
• Support the wider team’s success and growth through collaboration and innovation

Ideally, you’ll have: 2+ years PQE in Personal Injury, Military law experience is highly desirable, a strong interest in promoting the interests or cause of someone or a group, together with excellent client care, communication, and drafting skills. You’ll be well-organised, tech-savvy, and confident with CPR rules and procedures. A self-motivated individual with a proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.

At Simpson Millar: we provide flexible working and a relaxed dress code, and more importantly colleagues who are on hand to assist your development. We’ve branded ourselves as The Open Lawyers, and that’s a commitment to both our clients and our colleagues.

You’ll work with industry experts: who work on high-profile cases and can help to shape and develop your career, giving you the coaching and mentoring that will allow you to flourish, and your caseload will be interesting and importantly manageable.

Life at Simpson Millar: Our Culture is key for us; it drives us and makes us who we are. We’re lawyers who exist to help people with their legal needs today and to improve the way the law works for people in the future. We provide trusted expert legal advice, quickly and clearly, every time.

There is change going on: within the legal industry and in our firm too, so we need people who are adaptable to this, who embrace change and see the opportunity. The future of our business is one that is technology and data-driven, so we need people who have the mindset and technological expertise to grow with us. But most of all we need team players who will be willing to work with others, but are accountable for their own work, and who want to achieve great results for both our firm and especially our clients.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Simpson Millar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in our firm.

If this sounds like you: then we’d be keen to hear from you. Please send us a copy of your CV and our recruitment team will be in touch. Alternatively, call Ruth Henderson (Recruitment Business Partner) on 01134 876690 for more information.