Solicitor - Actions Against the Police
Merseyside – £45,000 - £55,000
Solicitor - Civil Liberties (NQ - 5 Years PQE)
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Up to £55,000 + attractive monthly billing-based bonus
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Up to £55,000 + attractive monthly billing-based bonus
Are you looking to join an award winning leading specialist firm?
About the Role:
You will manage a caseload of actions against the police claims from cradle to grave, including matters such as unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office, and judicial reviews. This role is litigation-focused, with multi-track cases and civil jury trials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your own caseload from inception to conclusion
- Conduct legal research and provide clear advice to clients
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, and other legal documents
- Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court
- Work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure case success
- Stay up to date with relevant legal developments
About you:
- Qualified solicitor with NQ to 5 years PQE
- Experience managing own Part 7 litigation caseload
- Strong client care and quality control skills
- Excellent knowledge of CPR and pre-action disclosure
- Experience in multi-track litigation and trials with Counsel advantageous
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Competent in legal research and case management systems (Proclaim preferred)
- IT proficient
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking leading UK practice that values collaboration, expertise, and professional growth and offers one of the best bonus schemes on the market!
Apply within for immediate consideration!
Apply within for immediate consideration!
Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Actions Against The Police
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Merseyside
- Reference: 1293882
