Job Description
Your new company
Our client is a leading defendant firm and a recognised top UK employer with offices across the nation. They are currently recruiting for multiple solicitors with 4+ PQE to join their Police Claims team in Manchester, Liverpool or Leicester. This is a retrain opportunity for strong candidates with experience of data protection, historic abuse or prison law. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2-3 days a week in the office.
Your new role
This Senior Police Claims Solicitor role will see you:
1. Represent various police forces, claims handlers, and insurers in defending civil actions against the police.
2. Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil malfeasance claims, including: false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, Human Rights Act claims and employer's liability claims
3. Support the Team Manager with client development, training, and networking initiatives.
4. Mentor and guide junior team members.
5. Liaise with solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.
6. Maintain accurate records, manage diaries, and complete client MI procedures.
7. Attend court hearings and conduct advocacy where appropriate.
8. Deliver high standards of client care in line with firm guidelines.
9. Meet financial and chargeable hours targets.
10. Ensure compliance with all rel...