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Actions Against the Police Solicitor

HARKAYE CORE TALENT LIMITED
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor for their Actions Against the Police department in Liverpool, offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • The firm is known for its commitment to civil liberties and is looking for a solicitor with 0-5 years PQE to manage a caseload of civil claims against police and public bodies.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in general civil litigation, with full training provided for those wishing to retrain in this area.
  • The role involves handling cases related to unlawful arrest, human rights breaches, and judicial reviews, among others.
  • Benefits include hybrid working, 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, access to a 24/7 onsite gym, and private medical insurance.

A leading regional law firm are currently looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor to join their Actions Against the Police department. They are a progressive and expanding law firm with a strong reputation for upholding civil liberties and holding public authorities to account. Their Civil Actions Against the Police team is growing, and they are looking for a driven and passionate solicitor to join a supportive team.Job Title: Solicitor - Civil Actions Against the Police (NQ-5 PQE)Location: Liverpool - Hybrid WorkingSalary: Up to £45,000, dependent on experienceBenefits: Hybrid working, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24/7 onsite gym, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme and active social committeeRe-train OpportunityWe welcome applications from solicitors with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in general civil litigation who wish to retrain in this area. Full training and support will be provided.The RoleWe are seeking a solicitor at NQ to 5 years PQE to manage a caseload of civil claims against the police and public bodies. You will be acting for clients in matters such as:

  • Unlawful arrest and false imprisonment
  • Human rights breaches
  • Malicious prosecution
  • Misfeasance in public office
  • Judicial reviews

This is a highly rewarding role for someone with a solid litigation background and a commitment to access to justice. The caseload is varied and primarily multi-track, with civil jury trials a regular feature.Person Specification

  • Qualified solicitor with 0-5 years PQE (including strong NQ applicants)
  • At least 3 years’ experience managing Part 7 litigation files is preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of the CPR and pre-action disclosure processes

How to Apply:This opportunity is being managed confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent. If you’re an experienced Solicitor looking for a new challenge within a well-regarded firm, we’d love to speak with you. Please apply with your CV or contact us directly to arrange a confidential conversation.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.