Litigation Solicitor

The role

We are currently looking for two Solicitors (0-3 year PQE) to join the military department, particularly focusing on military deafness and non-freezing cold injury cases.

Military deafness

An estimated 300,000 ex-armed forces personnel in the UK suffer from noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. These injuries are not inevitable consequences of military life and the MoD has a duty of care to safeguard employees from the risk of hearing damage.

Duties will include:

• taking initial enquiries from clientsand drafting witness evidence
• considering and managinga high volume ofdisclosure 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
• review and advice on offers in respect of breach of duty and quantum

Non-freezing cold injuries

An estimated tens of thousands of ex-armed forces personnel in the UK live with non-freezing cold injuries, including long-term pain, numbness, and hypersensitivity to cold. These injuries are not an inevitable part of military service. The MoD has a duty of care to protect service members from preventable cold exposure and to ensure that adequate training, equipment, and procedures are in place to reduce the risk of cold-related harm.

Duties will include:

• taking initial enquiries from clientsand drafting witness evidence
• considering and managinga high volume ofdisclosure 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
• reviewing reports from environmental, occupational health, and military training experts relevant to cold exposure
• review and advice on offers in respect of breach of duty and quantum

The successful candidate will be able to proactively manage their own case load with minimal supervision. The role also involves assisting with the supervision on the Paralegal team.

Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to the claimant litigation process is essential

Experience of independently managing a case load

Previous experience of dealing with noise-induced hearing loss claims would be a distinct advantage, though not essential

Organisation skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent client care

If you are interested in learning more or know anyone who would be we encourage you to apply confidentially.

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