Solicitor – Civil Liberties (NQ – 5 Years PQE)

IPS Group Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Stockport is looking for a qualified solicitor to join their civil liberties team. You will manage a diverse caseload, including complex litigation against public bodies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, and a commitment to client care. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus bonuses, all in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Billing-based bonuses

Structured working hours

Training for re-train positions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing own Part 7 litigation caseload.
• Experience in multi-track cases and civil jury trials preferred.
• Proven ability to run cases to trial, working with Counsel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of multi-track litigation.
• Handle claims for unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, human rights breaches.
• Work collaboratively with Counsel on case strategies.

Skills

Litigation skills

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Legal research and drafting skills

Client care skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ to 5 years PQE)

Tools

Case management systems (e.g., Proclaim)

Job description

Overview

Role Overview: Join an award-winning, nationally recognised personal injury and civil liberties law firm with offices in Manchester and Liverpool. This role is within the expanding civil liberties team, specialising in actions against the police and public bodies. You will manage your own caseload of multi-track litigation, including claims for unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office, and judicial reviews. The position requires strong litigation skills, including experience running cases to trial with Counsel.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• Qualified solicitor with NQ to 5 years PQE
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing own Part 7 litigation caseload
• Experience in multi-track cases and civil jury trials preferred but not essential
• Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and pre-action disclosure
• Proven ability to run cases to trial, working with Counsel
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Exceptional client care and case quality control
• Proficient with case management systems (e.g., Proclaim) and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Additional

• Re-train positions available for solicitors with at least 2 years of civil litigation experience - full training provided

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 plus billing-based bonuses
• Supportive, award-winning firm with a strong reputation and client satisfaction
• Structured working hours supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to develop a specialist civil liberties practice

Apply Now

If you have a passion for civil liberties and strong litigation experience, apply today!