Civil Liberties Lawyer

Cape Clarke; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Monthly billing bonus

Direct client responsibility

Job summary

Cape Clarke is seeking an experienced Civil Liberties Lawyer to handle actions against police and public bodies in Liverpool, with hybrid working after probation. The role involves managing Part 7 civil claims, challenging unlawful conduct, and collaborating with counsel on hearings.

The ideal candidate will have three years of Part 7 case work, or retraining consideration for strong civil litigation experience, plus excellent drafting and client care.

Qualifications

• Experience managing own Part 7 civil litigation cases, ideally three years or more.
• Civil liberties experience welcome, retraining considered with at least two years of strong civil litigation.
• Confident drafting, evidence analysis and client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims involving unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
• Investigate evidence, advise on prospects and prepare Part 7 proceedings.
• Work with counsel on contested litigation, hearings and trial preparation.
• Give clear, sensitive advice to clients pursuing claims against public authorities.

Skills

Civil litigation

Part 7

Drafting

Client care

Job description

Civil Liberties Lawyer

Salary: £40,000 - £67,000 + monthly bonus
Location: Liverpool | Hybrid working after probation
Experience: Experienced civil litigator / retraining considered

Use your civil litigation experience to challenge unlawful conduct by police forces and public bodies. I'm recruiting for a claimant team handling actions against the police, human rights claims and judicial review, including Multi-Track proceedings and civil jury trials.

The Role

• Manage claims involving unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
• Investigate evidence, advise on prospects and prepare Part 7 proceedings.
• Work with counsel on contested litigation, hearings and trial preparation.
• Give clear, sensitive advice to clients pursuing claims against public authorities.

About You

• Experience managing your own Part 7 civil litigation cases, ideally for three years or more.
• Civil liberties experience is welcome, but solicitors with at least two years of strong civil litigation experience can be considered for retraining.
• Confident drafting, evidence analysis and client care.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working on a 3/2 pattern after probation.
• Monthly billing bonus and training for suitable retraining candidates.
• A specialist litigation caseload with direct client responsibility.