Job Description
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Your new company
\nOur client is a leading defendant firm and recognised top UK employer with offices across the nation. They are currently recruiting for multiple solicitors (NQ-3 PQE) to join their Police Claims team in Manchester, Liverpool or Leicester. This is a retrain opportunity for strong candidates with experience handling their own civil litigation caseload. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2-3 days a week in the office.
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\nYour new role
\nThis Police Claims Solicitor role will see you:
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1. Represent multiple police forces.
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2. Handle a diverse caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil malfeasance claims, including false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, and Human Rights Act matters as well as employer's liability claims.
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3. Support senior team members on more complex civil claims brought against the police.
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4. Collaborate with the Team Manager and colleagues on client relationship development, training initiatives, and networking opportunities.
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5. Communicate effectively with solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.
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6. Maintain control of your diary and task lists, ensuring compliance with client MI reporting procedures.
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7. Attend and represent clients at court hearings, including undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
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