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Military Claims Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8NA

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years of experience to manage a caseload of military cases against the Ministry of Defence and some industrial disease claims.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with a bonus structure and promotes flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.
  • Candidates should possess a solid understanding of litigation, particularly in personal injury and military claims, as well as knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for both litigated and pre-litigated military claims, demonstrating excellent drafting and advocacy skills.
  • This position requires the ability to manage a high workload while achieving financial targets and contributing to the team's overall profitability.
  • Competitive salary + bonus structure
  • Flexible working/working from home
  • Encouragement of internal progression
The firm are looking to hire an experienced Solicitor who will be responsible for a caseload of military cases against the Ministry of Defence and should be able to manage these with confidence and knowledge. Due to the firm's continued success they are expanding their department and looking to fill this vacancy with someone who can hit the ground running. The role handler will also be responsible for some industrial disease cases where required.Job ContextThe role will demand an excellent understanding of all aspects of litigation in personal injury, specifically military claims and knowledge also of industrial disease claims. The ideal candidate must have an ability to manage a high workload whilst at the same time have a solid understanding of litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules and the regulations and legislation concerning military claims.The successful candidate will be responsible for taking individual responsibility for a caseload of military claims both litigated and pre-litigated alongside responsibility for industrial disease claims where appropriate. The caseload will consist of complex and/or high value military claims and some Industrial Disease claims.Principal Accountabilities 
  • To demonstrate a solid understanding of the technical issues involved in dealing with a litigated case
  • To demonstrate an excellent understanding of the civil procedure rules
  • To have an excellent working knowledge of Military Claims, Noise Induced Hearing Loss and/or Short Tail Industrial Disease and Long Tail Industrial Disease and relevant case law
  • To demonstrate the ability to take on individual responsibility within the context of a team environment
  • Be able to achieve financial targets on a monthly and annual basis and to contribute to the profitability of the team as a whole
Job Challenges 
  • Working to targets and deadlines
  • Working with a computerised case management system – PROCLAIM
  • Managing a high and varied litigated caseload
  • Providing both a quality and speedy service to internal & external clients and referrers
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience 
  • A minimum of 3 year’s experience.
  • Experience of dealing with complex and high value claims against the Ministry of Defence, fast track/multi-track litigated cases including Short Tail and Long Tail diseases and other industrial disease cases
  • Excellent working knowledge of the CPR
  • Excellent drafting capabilities of court documents
  • Excellent advocacy skills
  • A working knowledge of PROCLAIM or equivalent
If you think this role would be a good match for you and it aligns well with your experience/skill set please don't hesitate to apply! You contact me directly on: Email: Mobile: Office:

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