Police Lawyer Specialist

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About Your New Role

We are seeking a qualified solicitor or legal executive to join our Casualty Police claims team in a dynamic and challenging environment.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for effectively managing and running a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims, as well as assisting other fee earners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Specialise in acting on behalf of various police forces, claims handlers, and insurers in the defence of civil actions against the police.
  • Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil 'malfeasance' claims, as well as employer's liability claims.
  • Assist the Team Manager and other team members with client development, client training, and networking.
  • Support and mentor junior members of the team.
  • Liaise with various parties, including other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.
  • Control diary and action lists and complete client MI procedures.
  • Attend court hearings, including conducting your own advocacy where appropriate.
  • Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with guidelines and directions.
  • Achieve financial and chargeable hours targets.
  • Comply with relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Keep up to date with legal developments.
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3+ years PQE. We also require you to have:

  • Preferably experienced in defending civil claims, but candidates with claimant claims experience will also be considered.
  • Ability to undertake advocacy as required.
  • Knowledge of the CPR and litigation.
  • Knowledge of police law desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
  • Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, we look forward to receiving your application.

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

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