Civil Liberties Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced Pension

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant to manage claims against police and public bodies. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with 0-5 years PQE and a strong background in civil litigation. This role offers competitive salary, 29 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and more benefits. Initial application does not require a CV.

Qualifications

• A Solicitor between NQ and 5 years’ PQE.
• Strong background in litigation, especially multi-track cases.
• Able to handle a caseload from straightforward to complex matters.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload from straightforward to complex matters.
• Excellent client care and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claims against the police and public bodies.
• Cover matters such as unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and human rights breaches.
• Apply commercial mindset to legal issues and case strategy.
• Contribute to a team handling Abuse and Public Authority claims as needed.

Skills

Civil Liberties

Litigation

Client Care

Technical Skills

Organisational Skills

Commercial Mindset

Case Management

Multi-track

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE)

Job description

Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant – Actions Against the Police

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
• 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

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