Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/home/office working

Birthday leave

Health care plan opt in

Professional fee/subscription coverage

Job summary

Cordus Law in Leeds seeks a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with 2–5 years PQE to manage military and industrial disease claims, pre- and post-litigation, and to liaise with clients, insurers and Counsel. The role requires strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

The position offers hybrid/home/office working, a health care plan option, and professional fee/subscription coverage related to your role. A valid SRA Practising Certificate or CPQ is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with valid Practising Certificate (SRA) or CPQ.
• 2–5 years PQE in relevant field or post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience considered.
• Experience in military claims and/or industrial disease desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of military claims (pre- and post-litigation) and liaising with clients, insurers, solicitors, Counsel and experts.
• Analysing evidence and setting case strategies, advising clients accordingly.
• Preparing witness statements and reviewing evidence.
• Representing clients in court and supporting other fee earners and staff.
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with SRA policies.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Client care

Flexibility

Education

SRA Practising Certificate / CPQ

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

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
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid/home/office working available
• Health care plan opt in available
• Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role)

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.