Solicitor

Cordus Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Healthcare plan

Fee coverage

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Cordus Law, a specialist firm, seeks a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to handle military and industrial disease claims and related post-litigation work. The role includes managing client communications, preparing witness statements, and liaising with Counsel and experts.

Hybrid/home/office working is available, with a flexible schedule that may require occasional hours outside the standard office times. Professional fee coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a valid practising certificate (SRA) or CPQ.
• Experience in military or industrial disease claims is desirable; post-litigation PI/EL/PL experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of military claims (pre- and post-litigation).
• Correspond with clients, insurers and solicitors; liaise with Counsel and experts.
• Analyse evidence and set case strategies; advise clients accordingly.
• Prepare witness statements and review evidence.
• Represent clients in court.
• Support and supervision of other fee earners and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Client care

IT literate

Education

Qualified Solicitor/CLEx with SRA or 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.