Civil Liberties Assistant Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Civil Liberties Solicitor to join their team. The role is based in Manchester with hybrid working options. Responsibilities include representing clients in civil actions and managing legal documentation, while also developing junior staff and engaging in business development to enhance department visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantification of loss work.
• Ability to draft complex schedules of loss.
• Litigation experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients effectively from inception to conclusion.
• Manage and review documentation and evidence.
• Lead business development for department visibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Forensic loss analysis

Client care

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Civil Liberties Solicitor to join my client’s team on a Hybrid basis in their Manchester offices.

About the Role

• My client is looking to recruit Grade C+ qualified Solicitors (or similar level fee earners) who will assist an experienced Grade A fee earner or a team.
• The successful candidate will be either a qualified solicitor, a chartered Legal Executive or a Litigation Executive and have proven experience in the quantification of loss work, whether from a background in serious injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease or civil liberties. Prior experience in civil liberties work is not essential.

Essential Skills

• Representing clients with civil actions from inception through to conclusion.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties.
• Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence.
• A core focus on forensic loss analysis and preparation, and drafting of complex schedules of loss.
• Obtaining medical/accountancy evidence when required and having the ability to interpret that evidence and advise accordingly.
• Expeditiously progressing cases in line with legal parameters and government frameworks while managing client expectations.
• Litigating cases.
• Actively engaging in business development to ensure high visibility of the department and the wider company.
• Developing the skills of junior colleagues in the department.
• Adhering closely to client protocol and process.
• Complying with the required standard for internal procedures.
• Any other duties commensurate with this post.

Benefits

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience and aptitude with quantification of claims, forensic loss work, and preparing complex schedules of loss, including past and future losses.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Post Office Horizon scandal and the resulting claims and litigation.
• The ability to draft letters of claim/instruction, witness statements and complex schedules of loss.
• Have the ability to gather, scrutinise, and fact-check evidence with a proven forensic approach.
• Exceptional client care and the ability to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with substantial vulnerabilities and differing needs.
• Litigation experience is desirable but not essential.
• Have excellent organisational skills and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise multiple pending tasks and provide realistic timescales for completion, to ensure that key deadlines are met.
• Be respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and \"can-do\" attitude.
• Be keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this.

Please note: If you have any questions or wish to apply please contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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