Military Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a busy caseload of military claims against the MOD, progressing cases from instruction to settlement. You will work within a large, well-resourced military team and receive training, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist expertise. The role blends claimant litigation with complex liability and medical issues, offering a clear path into a defined practice area. You will collaborate with cross-functional peers to drive outcomes and client care, with a strong emphasis on professional development and long-term career prospects.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday day off and CSR days
• Pension
• life assurance
• professional fees covered

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload from instruction to settlement (approx. 100 files at various stages)
• Draft detailed witness statements and pleadings
• Manage volumes of disclosure and client communications
• Instruct counsel and liaise with medical and acoustic experts
• Review complex medical and acoustic evidence; advise on breach of duty and quantum
• Prepare court documents and schedules of loss
• Supervise or support paralegals as needed

Key requirements

• NQ to 3 PQE typical; candidates up to 6 PQE considered
• Military claims experience preferred but not essential
• Open to solicitors from PI, clinical negligence or catastrophic injury backgrounds
• Enjoy specialising rather than remaining a generalist
• Comfortable managing own caseload with limited supervision
• Strong client care, organisation and attention to detail

• strong client care
• excellent organisation
• attention to detail
• litigation
• witness statement drafting
• disclosure management

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