Inquests & Human Rights Associate Solicitor (Hybrid)

Leigh Day; Liverpool; Híbrido; GBP 40 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working

29 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4 x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Electric car scheme

Resumo da oferta

Leigh Day in Liverpool is seeking an NQ to 3PQE associate to join Leanne Devine's team on a fixed-term maternity leave cover. The team represents bereaved families in inquests, inquiries and related investigations where the circumstances of their loved one's death involve the state.

The role also involves judicial reviews and Human Rights Act 1998 claims on behalf of bereaved families. A 0-3 year PQE with strong equality values and client focus is preferred.

Qualificações

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, access to justice and affordable legal advice of the highest quality
• Qualified lawyer with 0-3 years relevant PQE in inquests or civil litigation is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in business development, marketing and networking to bring in work
• Demonstrable working knowledge of civil procedure from initial instructions to trial
• Demonstrable working knowledge of inquest procedure from initial instructions to final hearing
• Demonstrable ability to ensure team systems are functioning effectively
• Demonstrable experience of managing a large number of cases with limitation/service and court deadlines
• Substantial experience in conduct of cases from initial advice through to trial.
• Substantial experience in analysing complex factual and legal situations and advising clients in accordance with their aims
• Substantial experience of day to day running of a large and varied caseload
• Substantial experience in dealing sensitively with vulnerable client groups, providing solutions and managing difficult situations and conversations.
• Solid awareness of the general legal and ethical principles and able to apply those to different situations
• Solid experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Substantial experience in working and contributing in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• To conduct cases on behalf of Human Rights clients to the highest standards.
• To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives.
• To assist with business development in relation to inquests and inquiry work.
• To assist with business development and build the Claims Against Public Authorities (CAPA) caseload.

Conhecimentos

Equality & justice commitment

Inquests / civil litigation

Business development

Case management

Communication skills

Team coordination

Deadline management

Formação académica

Qualified lawyer

Ferramentas

MS Word

Excel

Case Management System

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Leigh Day in Liverpool is seeking an NQ to 3PQE associate to join Leanne Devine's team on a fixed-term maternity leave cover. The team represents bereaved families in inquests, inquiries and related investigations where the circumstances of their loved one's death involve the state.

The role also involves judicial reviews and Human Rights Act 1998 claims on behalf of bereaved families. A 0-3 year PQE with strong equality values and client focus is preferred.