Job Description
Military Lawyer (Maternity Cover) 1-3+ PQE, Cardiff, £38,500 - £41,500, hybrid. An exciting opportunity to join the Military Injury Department on a 9-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.
\nOVERVIEW:
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\n- Manage a litigated multi-track claimant personal injury caseload from pre-action through to settlement or trial, ensuring CPR and Protocol compliance with minimal supervision.
\n- Take initial instructions, assess liability, causation and quantum, set case strategy, diarise key milestones, and manage procedural, evidential, limitation and costs risks.
\n- Draft and settle core litigation documents, including statements of case, schedules of loss, witness statements, applications, directions, and instructions to counsel and experts.
\n- Instruct and manage medical and non-medical experts, conduct disclosure, prepare trial-ready (including electronic) bundles, and attend CMCs, PTRs and interlocutory hearings, undertaking routine advocacy where appropriate.
\n- Drive settlement strategy through Part 36 offers, ADR and negotiations, pursue interim payments, and manage rehabilitation in line with relevant industry guidance.
\n- Hybrid working arrangements: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
\n- Open to chartered legal executives or qualified solicitors
\n- Generous benefits package including holiday, birthday da...