Military Claims Fee Earner

Role: Military Claims Fee Earner Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid CRA Consulting is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist claimant law firm to recruit a Military Claims Fee Earner to join its growing Military Claims team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced claimant litigation professional to develop their career within a highly respected niche practice. You'll manage your own caseload of military compensation and personal injury matters, acting for serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families in a rewarding area of law where your work genuinely makes a difference. Whether you already have military claims experience or are looking to specialise from a claimant personal injury background, this role offers excellent training, high-quality work and genuine long-term career prospects.

You'll take ownership of a varied caseload of military compensation and personal injury claims, progressing matters from initial instruction through to settlement, with support from an experienced and collaborative team. The work covers a broad range of service-related claims, including:

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• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
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• Non-Freezing Cold Injury (NFCI)
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• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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• Asbestos-related disease
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• Other military personal injury and occupational illness claims
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Your responsibilities will include:

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• Managing your own caseload of pre-litigated and litigated military claims.
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• Investigating liability, causation and quantum to build effective litigation strategies.
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• Drafting legal correspondence, witness statements, schedules of loss and court documentation.
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• Reviewing medical records, service records and expert evidence.
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• Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel, the Ministry of Defence and other key stakeholders.
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• Negotiating settlements and progressing claims efficiently through the litigation process.
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• Maintaining compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
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• Delivering an exceptional standard of client care throughout each stage of the claim.
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We're keen to hear from candidates with experience managing their own claimant litigation caseload. Suitable backgrounds include:

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• Personal Injury Fee Earner
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• Litigation Executive
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• Litigation Paralegal
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• Legal Executive (CILEx)
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• Claims Handler
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• Personal Injury Solicitor (NQ+)
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• Civil Litigation Fee Earner
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You'll ideally have:

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• Experience handling claimant personal injury, industrial disease or civil litigation matters.
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• Confidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
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• Strong organisational and time management skills.
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• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
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• A compassionate, client-focused approach.
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• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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Previous military claims experience is welcomed but not essential. The firm is happy to consider candidates with a solid claimant PI background who are looking to move into this specialist area, with full support and training provided.

Our client is a well-established claimant practice with a specialist reputation for representing members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. Known for its collaborative culture and technical expertise, the firm offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop specialist knowledge, take ownership of their work and build long-term careers. You'll join a close-knit team handling meaningful, high-quality litigation with excellent prospects for progression.

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• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
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• Annual bonus of up to 10%.
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• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Your birthday off each year.
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• Workplace pension.
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• Free on-site parking.
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• Optional private healthcare after six months' service.
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
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• Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities.
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If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link provided or contact Miles Lomas at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.