Military Solicitor

38500 - 52000 per annum + Excellent BenefitsCardiffPermanentMilitary Claims Solicitor (NQ - 6 PQE)CardiffAn established Cardiff-based military claims practice is looking to expand, with multiple solicitor hires planned at junior to mid-level. The team represents current and former service personnel in claims brought against the Ministry of Defence, working on matters that combine serious injury work with complex liability and medical issues. This is a strong opportunity for a solicitor looking to move into a defined specialist area and build long-term expertise in military claims. The departmentThe military team is large and well resourced, with around 40-50 people across the group, from paralegals through to partner level. The work includes serious physical injury and military deafness claims, with experienced supervision and established processes in place. The team is extremely busy at present, and the roles are being created to support growing caseloads rather than replace leavers. The workYou will run your own caseload from an early stage, managing claims against the MOD from initial instruction through to settlement. Caseloads are active and varied, typically involving around 100 files at different stages. The role involves hands-on claimant litigation, including:Taking initial instructions and drafting detailed witness statementsManaging significant volumes of disclosureRegular client contact and advicePreparing pleadings, court documents and schedules of lossInstructing counsel and liaising with expertsReviewing complex medical and acoustic evidenceAdvising on breach of duty and quantumMore experienced solicitors will also support the supervision and development of paralegals within the team. About youNQ to 3 PQE is typical, though candidates up to 6 PQE will be consideredMilitary claims experience is preferred but not essentialThe team is open to solicitors from personal injury, clinical negligence or catastrophic injury backgroundsYou are looking to specialise rather than remain a generalistComfortable managing your own caseload with limited supervisionStrong client care, organisation and attention to detailWorking environmentHybrid working model25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysBirthday day off and CSR daysPension, life assurance and professional fees coveredWhy this roleFor solicitors currently working in PI, clinical negligence or catastrophic injury, this offers a clear route into a specialist military practice with scale, structure and depth. The work is demanding, but the training, supervision and long-term career prospects are strong. If you want, I can now compress this into a punchy job-board version or tailor it specifically for NQs versus 3-6 PQE.