Solicitor

Cordus Law; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan opt in

Professional fee/subscription coverage

Employee referral scheme

Client referral scheme

Hybrid/home/office working

Job summary

Cordus Law is seeking a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join our growing team, focusing on military and industrial disease claims. You will manage a caseload, liaise with clients, insurers, and counsel, and help supervise junior fee earners in a supportive, merit-based environment.

The role offers hybrid working options (home/office) and a competitive salary. PQE of 2–5 years and a valid SRA CPQ/CPQ qualification are preferred, with flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with a valid Practising Certificate (SRA) or CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ).
• 2–5 years PQE.
• Experience in military claims and/or industrial disease is desirable; post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of military claims (pre- and post-litigation).
• Corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors; liaising with Counsel and experts.
• Analysing evidence and setting case strategies; advising clients accordingly.
• Preparing witness statements and reviewing evidence.
• Representing clients in court.
• Supervision of other fee earners and support staff.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Client care

IT literacy

Education

SRA Practising Certificate

CILEX CPQ

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Background:

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active-duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking aSolicitor/Chartered Legal Executive, ideallywith experience in military and/or industrial disease claims, to join our growing team. Post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of military claims (pre- and post-litigation), corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts
• Analysing evidence and set case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations and advise clients accordingly
• Preparing witness statements and reviewing evidence
• Representing clients in court
• Support and supervision of other fee earners and support staff where required
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with company and regulatory (SRA) policies and procedures
• Keeping up to date with law and practice

Person Specification:

• Qualified Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with a valid Practicing Certificate (SRA) or CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ); 2–5 years PQE
• Experience in military claims and/or industrial disease is desirable, however, post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience will be considered
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and client care skills
• IT literate with working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim
• Flexibility, as working outside normal office hours may occasionally be required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid/home/office working available
• Health care plan opt in available
• Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role)
• Employee referral scheme
• Client referral scheme

Cordus Law is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based on merit.

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