Actions Against the Police Solicitor (Re train)

Manchester – £40,000 - £52,000

Actions Against the Police Solicitor (Re train)
 
A Solicitor/Legal Executive is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 50 law firm based in Manchester. Salary is negotiable dependant on experience.
 
My client is an award winning, international law firm with an enviable reputation in the market. Their Police Claims team is recognised nationally for its expertise in advising and defending police forces on complex and high-profile claims.
 
Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a talented and motivated Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their award winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality, varied, and often sensitive cases, acting on behalf of police forces and other public bodies.
 
Responsibilities include:
  • Managing a caseload of police-related civil claims, including personal injury, false imprisonment, assault, and Human Rights Act claims.
  • Providing clear, practical advice to police forces and public sector clients.
  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel.
  • Attending court hearings, conferences, and mediations.
  • Building strong client relationships and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
  • Supporting the wider team with knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.
Prior police claims experience would be beneficial, but we are also happy to consider candidates from a personal injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease or inquests/public law background. We are happy to consider both Defendant and Claimant candidates.
 
This is a unique opportunity to join an international firm where you will be providing in depth expertise on high profile and sensitive cases that are often in the media.
 
Apply now for immediate consideration

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Nina Rushton

Associate Business Unit Director
0161 233 6360

nina@douglas-scott.co.uk

Nina Rushton is an Associate Business Unit Director at Douglas Scott, having been with the company for over 13 years. If she weren't in recruitment, Nina would likely be working in an animal sanctuary or zoo, as she has a deep love for animals. Outside of work, Nina enjoys spending time with her friends, traveling, attending concerts and festivals, and exploring the countryside. She also has a variety of animals, including a sheep, ducks, hens, and rabbits, which she enjoys caring for in her spare time.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Actions Against The Police
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £40,000 - £52,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: 1286274

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