Veterans Claims Litigator — Hybrid/Remote

Cordus Law Limited; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Hybrid/remote working

Health care plan opt in

Professional fee coverage

Job summary

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice dedicated to helping veterans and service members secure compensation for injuries suffered in service. We are seeking a Litigation Executive, ideally with experience in military and/or industrial disease claims, to join our growing team.

Experience on litigated PI/EL/PL cases will also be considered. The role offers hybrid/home/office working arrangements and opportunities to supervise junior fee earners, with a focus on maintaining high professional

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent, ideally in Law and a 2:1 or above.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Personal Injury experience; military/industrial disease desirable.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and client care skills.
• IT literate with working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of military claims, corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts.
• Analysing evidence and setting case strategies encompassing technical and commercial considerations and advising 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.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Client care

IT literacy

Military claims experience

Personal Injury experience

Education

Law degree

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice dedicated to helping veterans and service members secure compensation for injuries suffered in service. We are seeking a Litigation Executive, ideally with experience in military and/or industrial disease claims, to join our growing team.

Experience on litigated PI/EL/PL cases will also be considered. The role offers hybrid/home/office working arrangements and opportunities to supervise junior fee earners, with a focus on maintaining high professional