Role Overview
The Legal and Policy Hub requires a Lead for Litigation to manage the Litigation Team, overseeing public and private law claims against the Parole Board. The role reports to the Head of Legal and Policy and manages a Litigation Paralegal.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Litigation Team and oversee the Litigation Inbox.
* Allocate and manage member queries and pre‑action letters.
* Assist with complex litigation queries and requests for disclosure of decisions.
* Manage a caseload of private law claims with the Government Legal Department.
* Support the Head of Legal and Policy and Director of Legal and Policy with legal queries and judicial review caseload.
* Assist in developing policy and guidance.
* Manage and respond to requests for transcripts of oral hearings.
* Assist with financial provisions relating to compensation claims.
* Oversee the Litigation Paralegal, ensuring HR processes, performance and development.
* Facilitate individual and team performance and development.
* Undertake projects and lead on delivery of priorities.
* Model leadership, management and professional behaviours in line with the Parole Board’s vision and values.
* Contribute to the Business Plan, Hub strategies, and organisational policies.
* Attend national and regional meetings and events, including occasional travel.
* Represent team interests at operational and strategic meetings.
* Conduct weekly meetings with the Litigation Team.
* Deal with escalated complex queries and allocate tasks.
* Attend Senior Leadership Team meetings as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
* Practising certificate (or equivalent) to practise as solicitor, barrister or cilex lawyer.
* Experience communicating with internal and external audiences, relaying complex information in a clear format.
* Excellent analytical skills to understand complex legislation and technical information.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, adaptable to change.
* Skills in building working relationships and networks with internal and external contacts.
* Ability to interpret legislation and policy documents.
* Experience using Microsoft programmes.
* Ability to work well within a team.
* Previous working experience in legal work, such as paralegal, legal or litigation officer.
* Any professional qualification related to law.
Behaviours & Assessment
* Making Effective Decisions
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering at Pace
Security Clearance
Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) is required.
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