Job Description
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Your new company
\nOur client is a Top 100 claimant firm with offices across the North West. They are currently recruiting for a Civil Liberties Solicitor with 0-5 years PQE. This is a retrain opportunity for strong civil litigators with 2+ years civil litigation experience.
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\nYour new role
\nThis Civil Liberties Solicitor role will see you:
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* Handle your own caseload of actions against the police and public bodies; including false imprisonment, unlawful arrest, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance and judicial review.
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* Prepare legal documentation including pleadings and witness statements.
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* Negotiate settlements.
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* Represent clients in court.
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* Keep up to date with changes in law.
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* Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients.
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\nWhat you'll need to succeed
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1. You must be a qualified solicitor with 0-5 years PQE.
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2. Previous Civil Liberties experience is desirable.
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3. This is a retrain opportunity for strong civil litigators with 2+ years of litigation experience.
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4. Applicants must have 3+ years experience handling a caseload of Part 7 litigation work.
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5. You must be able to commute to Liverpool up to 3 times per week.
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6. Multi-track experien...