Civil Liberties Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their Actions Against the Police team. The role involves managing caseloads related to civil liberties and human rights issues, offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of civil litigation and CPR.
• Experience in civil liberties or actions against the police.
• Ability to handle both straightforward and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of claims against police and public bodies.
• Handle matters of unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and human rights breaches.
• Involve in civil jury trials.

Skills

Litigation

Client Care

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE)

Job description

Job Description

Civil Liberties - Actions against the Police – Solicitor - Liverpool

The Role

A leading law firm is seeking a Solicitor between NQ and 5 years’ PQE to join its growing Actions Against the Police team. The team deal with a range of matters including Civil Liberties and Abuse cases.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of claims against the police and public bodies, covering matters such as unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, breaches of human rights, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office, and judicial review proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in litigation, as the role predominantly involves multi-track cases and civil jury trials.

Candidates with experience in claims against Public Authorities or Abuse claims will also be considered.

The Candidate

• A qualified solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE)
• Experience in Civil Liberties / Actions against the Police
• Able to handle a caseload from straightforward to complex matters
• Must have a solid understanding of civil litigation / CPR
• Strong technical and organisation skills
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues
• Excellent client care skills

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary – dependent on experience
• 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid approach to working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Pension

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]