We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Military Claims team within the Personal Injury department, based in our Manchester office.
JMW's award-winning Personal Injury department secures millions of pounds in compensation for clients across the UK each year. Our team is recognised by Legal 500 as a Top Tier practice and ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners, and the Corporate Supporter Award at the inaugural Child Brain Injury Trust Diamond Awards, for our ongoing support and fundraising for the charity.
Our specialist Military Claims team supports serving military personnel, veterans and reservists in pursuing compensation for injuries and illnesses arising from military service. We pride ourselves on providing a high level of customer service and understand how an injury can have an impact on clients' day-to-day lives. We support clients with a wide range of military injury claims, including PTSD, brain injuries, amputations, hearing loss, training accidents, heat injuries and aviation accidents.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a highly regarded team while supporting serving military personnel, veterans and reservists. You'll work on complex and rewarding cases, receive training and mentoring from experienced specialists, and play a key role in helping clients navigate challenging and often life-changing circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
You'll assist with Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claims, support clients through sensitive and often complex circumstances, and contribute to the growth of the team through a range of responsibilities including:
Keeping up to date with relevant legal and procedural developments
Drafting advice, correspondence, and client and witness statements
Preparing instructions for medical experts and counsel, and reviewing medical records and expert evidence
Preparing tribunal documentation and attending hearings
Conducting legal research and case analysis
Managing client relationships and progressing claims
Assessing new enquiries
Supporting business development activities and networking initiatives, including growing the team’s charitable partnerships
Accurate time recording, file management and billing
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You will be a qualified Solicitor, ideally with up to 1 year’s PQE, and able to demonstrate the following:
Experience supporting vulnerable clients and handling sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
Excellent communication and client care skills
Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills
Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
Resilience when working with complex and emotionally challenging cases
Proactive approach to business development
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong academic background
Experience of military claims, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claims and/or Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims would be advantageous, although not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.