Solicitor: Police Civil Claims & Public Inquiries

DWF; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

DWF in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor to join its Police Malfeasance Civil Claims sub-team, handling civil claims on behalf of police forces across the UK. You will manage a varied caseload and assist senior solicitors on high-profile matters, with a focus on data protection and human rights issues.

The role is hybrid, based in Manchester with 1–2 days in the office and occasional travel to London for meetings and hearings.

Formación

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX equivalent with Police, Care and Justice experience.
• Civil litigation experience with CPR rules and procedures.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with supervision and clear deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with good written/verbal communication.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to train and develop expertise.
• Desirable exposure to police claims or data protection litigation.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of civil claims on behalf of police forces across the UK.
• Assist senior solicitors on complex, sensitive and high-profile matters.
• Defend a broad range of claims (EL/PL, personal injury, false imprisonment, negligence).
• Support on cases involving data protection, the Equality Act and Human Rights Act, plus judicial review.
• Contribute to preparation and handling of complex Article 2 inquests and public inquiries.
• Work as part of the Police, Care and Justice team to deliver high-quality services.
• Maintain high standard of client service with a diverse client base.
• Ensure work is handled efficiently and in line with client expectations.
• Actively engage in training and development to build expertise.
• Contribute to growth and success of the team.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation

CPR rules

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Descripción del empleo

DWF in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor to join its Police Malfeasance Civil Claims sub-team, handling civil claims on behalf of police forces across the UK. You will manage a varied caseload and assist senior solicitors on high-profile matters, with a focus on data protection and human rights issues.

The role is hybrid, based in Manchester with 1–2 days in the office and occasional travel to London for meetings and hearings.