Civil Liberties Lawyer | Hybrid Work & Billing Bonus

Express Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance after two" y

Onsite gym

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Express Solicitors, based in Manchester, is seeking a Civil Liberties Lawyer to manage a caseload of actions against police and public bodies, including unlawful arrest and human rights matters. The role requires a strong litigation background with multi-track work and civil jury trial experience.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and statements, negotiate settlements and represent clients in court while working in a busy, target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience with Part 7 litigation
• Excellent client care and QC skills
• Strong CPR and pre-action disclosure knowledge
• Multi-track experience preferred
• Experience running cases to trial with Counsel
• Proclaim case management experience
• Strong IT skills
• Retrain option for solicitors with civil litigation background

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of actions against the police claims from cradle to grave
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court
• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

Skills

Litigation experience

Part 7 cases

CPR knowledge

Proclaim

IT skills

Teamwork

Research skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Express Solicitors, based in Manchester, is seeking a Civil Liberties Lawyer to manage a caseload of actions against police and public bodies, including unlawful arrest and human rights matters. The role requires a strong litigation background with multi-track work and civil jury trial experience.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and statements, negotiate settlements and represent clients in court while working in a busy, target-driven environment.