Military Claims Solicitor

Military Claims Solicitor | Manchester | NQ–1 PQE A specialist opportunity for an NQ–1 PQE Solicitor to join an established Military Claims team in Manchester. The team acts for serving personnel, veterans and reservists on a broad range of military injury claims, including AFCS claims, PTSD, brain injury, amputations, hearing loss, training accidents, heat injuries and aviation accidents. You'll work on your own caseload with support from experienced lawyers, dealing with everything from initial enquiries and legal research through to medical evidence, expert instructions, tribunal preparation and hearings. Military claims experience isn't essential. They're happy to consider solicitors with a background in claimant personal injury, serious injury, CICA or another relevant area who are looking to develop a specialist practice. What's on offer

• A genuine opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area of personal injury
• Training and supervision from experienced practitioners
• Exposure to complex, high-value and often technically interesting claims
• A supportive team environment with clear opportunities to develop
• The chance to get involved in business development, networking and charity partnerships
• A well-established Personal Injury practice with a strong market reputation
• Competitive salary and benefits package Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave, plus all public holidays
• Up to 3 days' additional paid leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year
• Two days' paid leave each year for voluntary work, supporting the charities they connect with
• Private medical insurance (on an opt-in basis), with access to the Headspace app, discounted gym memberships and other scheme-related perks
• Death in service cover, of up to three times your salary
• Group income protection cover, in the event of long-term ill health
• SMART pension scheme (enabling contributions to be made exempt from tax and NI)
• Annual travel insurance for you and eligible members of your family
• Employee Assistance programme and mental health first aiders
• Staff loyalty card for discounts with businesses local to our offices
• Interest-free travel loan, e.g. to spread the cost of your train or tram season ticket
• Cycle scheme, helping you to get riding in a tax-efficient way
• Sports teams, hobby clubs, and social committee events
• Recruitment and work referral schemes to reward you for helping us to win work and/or attract talented people They're looking for someone with strong drafting and analytical skills, good client care, and the ability to deal confidently with sensitive and complex matters. If you're an NQ or junior solicitor considering your next move and military claims is an area you'd like to explore, get in touch for a confidential discussion.