Job Description
A leading regional law firm are currently looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor to join their Actions Against the Police department in Liverpool. They are a progressive and expanding law firm with a strong reputation for upholding civil liberties and holding public authorities to account.\n\nTheir civil Actions Against the Police team is growing, and they are looking for a driven and passionate solicitor (or legal executive) to join a supportive team.\n\nJob Title: Solicitor – Civil Actions Against the Police (NQ–5 PQE)\nLocation: Liverpool – Hybrid Working\nSalary: Dependent on experience and PQE\n\nBenefits: Hybrid working, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme and active social committee\n\nRe-train Opportunity\n\nWe welcome applications from solicitors or legal executives with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in general civil litigation who wish to retrain in this area.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will manage a caseload of civil claims against the police and public bodies. You will be acting for clients in matters such as:\n\n * Unlawful arrest and false imprisonment\n\n * Human rights breaches\n\n * Malicious prosecution\n\n * Judicial reviews\n\nThis 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.\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nThis opportunity is being managed confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent. If you’re an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive in Liverpool looking for a new challenge within a well-regarded firm, we’d love to speak with you. Please apply with your CV or contact Izzie Vaughan directly to arrange a confidential conversation