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Associate Personal Injury Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer - Military Claims

Location: Leeds | Hybrid / Flexible Working Options

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate-level Personal Injury Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer to join a specialist team working on military personal injury cases. This role offers the chance to handle a varied caseload of high-profile and politically sensitive matters, supporting service personnel, veterans, and their families.

• Defective equipment
• Training injuries and cold injuries
• Assaults, bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• AFCS applications and appeals
• Noise-induced hearing loss

• Managing a caseload of military personal injury claims with limited supervision.
• Handling matters at all stages, from initial instructions through to conclusion.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents to a high standard.
• Preparing evidence and documentation for complex cases involving extensive disclosure.
• Billing files and ensuring timely recovery of costs.
• Responding to client enquiries and maintaining excellent standards of client care.
• Supporting colleagues in the Personal Injury department where needed.

• 3-5 years\' PQE (applications outside this range may be considered where relevant experience is shown).
• Experience representing service personnel and veterans in complex, high-value litigation (County Court, High Court, and Tribunal Services).
• Knowledge of the Service Complaints System.
• Ability to manage sensitive and politically significant cases.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Team player with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Passion for achieving justice and making a difference for service personnel, veterans, and their families.

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer with a current practising certificate.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly specialised area of personal injury law, combining technical expertise with work that makes a real impact. The role offers scope for professional growth, business development, and the chance to be involved in cases of significant importance.

If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Juudge for a confidential conversation