Litigation Executive, Leeds

Background:

Cordus Law is a specialist legal practice, assisting veterans and active-duty service members secure compensation for injuries suffered during service. We are seeking a Litigation Executive, ideally with experience in military and/or industrial disease claims, to join our growing team. Experience on litigated PI/EL/PL cases will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of military claims, corresponding with clients, insurers and other solicitors and liaising with Counsel and experts
• Analysing evidence and set case strategies encompassing both technical and commercial considerations and advise clients accordingly
• Preparing witness statements and reviewing evidence
• Representing clients in court
• Support and supervision of other fee earners and support staff where required
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance with company and regulatory (SRA) policies and procedures
• Keeping up to date with law and practice

Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in Law and ideally having obtained a 2:1 or above although all applications will be considered

• Experience in military claims and/or industrial disease is desirable; however, minimum of 2 years’ experience within Personal Injury will be considered

• Strong communication, attention to detail, and client care skills
• IT literate with working knowledge of case management software, ideally Proclaim
• Flexibility, as working outside normal office hours may occasionally be required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid/home/office working available
• Health care plan opt in available
• Professional fee/subscription coverage (subject to your role)
• Employee referral scheme
• Client referral scheme

Cordus Law is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, with all decisions based on merit.

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