Solicitor - Military Department

• Location: Cardiff
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking Solicitors (0-3 years PQE) to join our client's40 Military Department, focusing on military deafness and non-freezing cold injuries. This role is crucial in providing specialist legal advice to service men and women who have claims against the Ministry of Defence for failure to protect from illness or avoidable injury.

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Take initial enquiries from clients and draft witness evidence.
• Manage a high volume of document disclosure.
• Update clients on their claim progress.
• Handle telephone enquiries from clients.
• Assist in instructing counsel and preparing court documents.
• Prepare detailed schedules of loss.
• Assess complex medical conditions and consider medical issues/reports.
• Review reports from acoustic engineering experts and environmental, occupational health, and military training experts relevant to cold exposure.
• Review and advise on offers in respect of breach of duty and quantum.
• Proactively manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Assist with the supervision of the Paralegal team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to the claimant litigation process is essential.
• Experience of independently managing a caseload.
• Previous experience dealing with noise-induced hearing loss claims is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent client care skills.

Benefits

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days.
• Birthday day off.
• Death in service benefit equivalent to twice annual salary.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local businesses.
• Professional fees paid (subject to role requirements).
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme.

Our client is a leading, full-service UK law firm with a strong presence across the UK. We are committed to solving complex issues, protecting businesses and individuals, and supporting our communities. Our firm is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and a culture that values teamwork and innovation.