Civil Liberties Solicitor

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Solicitor between NQ and 5 years’ PQE to join its Actions Against the Police team. The ideal candidate will manage claims related to unlawful arrests and human rights breaches, requiring strong litigation experience and client care skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, 29 days annual leave, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Solid background in litigation related to civil liberties.
• Experience in managing claims against public bodies.
• Understanding of civil litigation and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of claims against police and public bodies.
• Handle cases from straightforward to complex matters.
• Engage in multi-track cases and civil jury trials.

Skills

Client care skills

Technical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ - 5 years PQE)

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]

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