Actions Against Public Authorities - Solicitor

Gemini Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including civil claims against public authorities and judicial reviews. You will be supported by a collaborative team and have the chance to make a real impact in protecting civil liberties. With a commitment to professional development and a hybrid working policy, this position promises both personal and career growth in a reputable law firm. If you are passionate about human rights and eager to take on challenging work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Supportive team environment

Real prospects for promotion

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Civil Liberties work is essential.
• Experience with publicly funded cases and CCMS is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of inquest work and complaints against public authorities.
• Conduct legal research and attend court hearings.

Skills

Civil Liberties Law

Claimant Litigation

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Client Care Skills

Judicial Review Applications

Organizational Skills

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive Qualification

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Role: Action Against Public Authorities Solicitor

A Leading law firm is looking to recruit dedicated Solicitors for a highly sought permanent position. Training contracts available for those with relevant experience.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

About the role:

The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices. The department has been expanding within the firm steadily for a number of years and attracts high profile and interesting work.

The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and also support other lawyers in the department. You will be involved with case preparation generally and, as part of that role, will be expected to conduct legal research, take proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, attend both court hearings and conferences.

It is imperative that you can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual citizens’ civil liberties and a preparedness to fight hard to enforce their human rights. Previous experience in this specific area is highly desirable but all applications will be considered.

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 or Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE in Civil Liberties work
• 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

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.