Action Against Public Authorities Solicitor / Supervisor - Birmingham

Duncan Lewis Solicitors; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Solicitor Supervisor to manage casework and support lawyers in the Claims Against Public Authorities department. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience and a strong commitment to civil liberties. Responsibilities include managing various legal tasks and assisting with an outsourcing project. This position offers excellent progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

A fantastic supportive team

Excellent progression opportunities

Support for legal awards/recognition

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and uphold civil liberties.
• Experience working on Claimant litigation.
• Ability to meet LAA supervisor criteria.

Responsibilities

• Oversee casework within the department and provide support to other lawyers.
• Manage a mixed caseload of inquest work and complaints.
• Conduct legal research and attend court hearings.

Skills

Solicitor with 2 - 5 years PQE

Supervisory experience

Experience in publicly funded cases

Strong research and analytical skills

Effective organisational ability

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Action Against Public Authorities Solicitor / Supervisor - Birmingham, Birmingham

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Client:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.

Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.

The role:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a skilled and experienced Solicitor Supervisor to join its Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department.

The ideal candidate must have substantial supervisory experience and will take responsibility for overseeing casework within the department, as well as providing guidance and support to other lawyers. Key responsibilities include managing case preparation, conducting legal research, taking statements of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attending court hearings and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting with an outsourcing project.

This role requires a professional with a proven ability to lead and a deep commitment to protecting individual citizens' civil liberties. A strong determination to uphold and enforce human rights is essential.

If you are a driven and capable leader with a passion for civil liberties and human rights, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Report directly to Department Director
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of client needs
• Responsible for mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre and post-issue claimant litigation.
• Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervision of a small team.
• Making CCMS applications to the LAA.
• Attending clients, taking instructions and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Identifying the funding options and advising on the most appropriate one.
• To run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work.
• Ability to help in marketing the department and the firm through social media.
• Assisting in expansion of the department.

Key Skills Required:

• Solicitor with 2 - 5 years PQE or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE in Civil Liberties work
• Supervisory experience is essential
• Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMS
• Ability to demonstrate experience in all areas of Claimant litigation
• Strong theoretical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review
• Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes

What we offer

• A fantastic supportive team
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition