Public Law Solicitor - Manchester

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working

Excellent progression opportunities

High-quality work

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Public Law Solicitor to join its Manchester team. You will handle a varied caseload, advise on complex public law matters, and draft key court documents.

The role offers hybrid working, a platform for progression, and exposure to high-quality publicly funded matters within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Public Law experience.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Strong advocacy and client care skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working with publicly funded matters advantageous.
• Passionate about helping vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Public Law caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Advise clients on complex public law matters.
• Draft applications, representations and court documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies.
• Attend hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and team management.
• Deliver exceptional client care and support vulnerable clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements.

Skills

Public Law experience

Independent caseload management

Advocacy skills

Drafting abilities

Communication skills

Time management

Public funding experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Public Law Solicitor – Manchester

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is currently working with a highly regarded national law firm that is looking to recruit a Public Law Solicitor to join its growing Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to join a well-established department handling a broad range of publicly funded and complex public law matters.

The Role

• Manage a varied Public Law caseload from inception to conclusion
• Advise clients on complex public law matters
• Draft applications, representations and court documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies
• Attend hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate
• Work closely with senior lawyers and team management
• Deliver exceptional client care and support vulnerable clients
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with Public Law experience
• Experience managing a caseload independently
• Strong advocacy and client care skills
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience working with publicly funded matters advantageous
• Passionate about helping vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working
• Excellent progression opportunities
• High-quality work
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Comprehensive benefits package