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Military Injury Solicitor (2-8 PQE) National Law Firm Highly Regarded Team Career-Defining Work I'm currently working with a leading national law firm with a genuinely people-first culture, as they look to strengthen their highly regarded Military Injury Compensation team. This is a standout opportunity for a personal injury or civil litigation solicitor who's looking to move into a specialist, high-profile area of law where the work is not only complex, but truly meaningful. You'll be joining a nationally recognised team acting for service personnel and their families in life-changing claims against the Ministry of Defence. The work is varied and impactful, covering matters such as noise induced hearing loss, bullying and harassment, and serious injury claims. You'll work closely with an exceptionally experienced senior solicitor (25+ years in the field), gaining exposure to high-value, complex litigation while also developing your own caseload. What you'll be doing: Managing your own caseload of military injury claims from start to finish Supporting on complex, high-value litigation Working closely with a senior specialist in this niche area Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the team Delivering a high standard of client care in sensitive and often challenging cases What they're looking for: 2-8 years PQE with experience in personal injury, serious injury, or civil litigation A genuine interest in claimant work and supporting vulnerable clients Strong organisational and analytical skills A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to manage your own workload A team-focused mindset with good commercial awareness Why consider this role? Opportunity to specialise in a unique and rewarding area of law Work alongside a recognised expert in military claims Join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture Be part of a firm that genuinely values flexibility and individual working styles Clear scope for progression within a growing and successful team Benefits - What They Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside their Digital GP services. They also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported.? This includes a programme which gives their colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your expertise, work on high-quality matters, and make a real difference to clients' lives, this is well worth a conversation. If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a leading firm that truly value their employee's development, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to (url removed) or call Chris on (phone number removed) for an informal discussion. Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply. Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site (url removed) for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.

Your new firmOur award-winning client is seeking to expand their Personal Injury team with the addition of two solicitors (NQ-3PQE) to join the military department with a specific focus on military deafness and non-freezing cold injury cases. You will be joining a highly-regarded, friendly team and specialise in bespoke military industrial disease, based out of Cardiff.Your new roleYour role will involve working within the military department; the department helps military service personnel who need to bring a claim against the Ministry of Defence due to their failure to adequately protect from illness or avoidable injury. The team advise on a full range of areas, including military deafness and cold and heat injuries.Duties will include: taking initial enquiries from clients and drafting witness evidence considering and managing a high volume of disclosure of documents updating clients on their claim dealing with telephone enquiries from clients assisting in instructing counsel preparation of court documents preparation of detailed schedules of loss assessing complex medical conditions and consideration of medical issues/ reports review of reports from acoustic engineering experts The successful candidate will be able to proactively manage their own case load with minimal supervision. The role also involves assisting with the supervision of the Paralegal team.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified solicitor (0-3PQE), looking to specialise in industrial disease/personal injury. Exposure to the claimant litigation process is essential, as well as experience of independently managing a caseload. Previous experience of dealing with noise-induced hearing loss claims would be a distinct advantage, though not essential.You will have the ability to work autonomously and as part of the overall team. Excellent organisation and time management are essential in this role, as will be the ability to work to tight deadlines for corporate clients.What you'll get in returnYou will be supported throughout this role with training and great career progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you will also have access to the extensive benefits the firm has to offer. Hybrid working is also available.What you need to do nowIf you are interested in applying for this position, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role, please contact Harriet Chapman in complete confidence at Hays. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk