Public Law and Human Rights Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm seeks a Public Law and Human Rights Solicitor in Birmingham. This role involves managing a diverse caseload focused on Civil Liberties, with responsibilities in litigation and mentoring junior staff. The successful applicant will benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus

25 days AL + bank holidays

Dependants leave

2 volunteering days

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Critical illness cover

Career paths from day 1

Qualifications

• 1-5 PQE with previous Public Law and Human Rights experience.
• Experience in handling complex, litigated matters.

Responsibilities

• Running your own caseload including complex cases.
• Supervising junior colleagues and involved in business development.

Skills

Civil Liberties

Public Law

Human Rights

Litigation

Business Development

Job description

My client is a national law firm and they are looking to recruit a Public Law and Human Rights Solicitor to join their team in Birmingham. Salary will be £55,000 DOE with flexible working and 2 days in the office a week.

The Role:

This position sits within the firm’s Public Law and Human Rights team, with a focus on Civil Liberties work. The team handles a wide range of claims against public bodies, including:

• Actions against the police and local authorities
• Inquests
• Human rights litigation
• Judicial reviews
• Welfare and serious medical treatment cases in the Court of Protection

You’ll be running your own caseload that will include complex, litigated matter. You will also have the opportunity to supervising junior colleagues. You will be encouraged to get involved in business development.

Benefits:

• Salary £47,000 - £55,000 DOE + bonus
• 25 days AL + bank holidays, dependants leave and 2 volunteering days
• Flexible and hybrid working with 2 days in the office a week
• Private healthcare
• Critical illness cover
• Career paths put in place on day 1

The idea candidate will be 1-5 PQE with previous Public Law and Human Rights experience. However, PQE is just a guideline as with the amount of work the team brings in there will be opportunities at all levels.

For a confidential chat, please get in touch.

0121 272 7371 / 07451 274 437
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