Inquest and Complaints Specialist

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Be-IT Ltd Full time

Career Opportunity:

We are seeking an Inquest and Complaints Specialist to join our team. As a member of our Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department, you will be responsible for handling claims against public authorities and inquests.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil liberties and human rights, with experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMS. You will also have strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as effective organisational ability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices.
  • Report directly to Department Director and manage appropriate caseload types and supervision of a small team.
  • Attend clients, take instructions and brief counsel, negotiate with defendants and liaise with legal professionals.
  • Market the department and the firm through social media.

Requirements:

  • Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years' PQE in Civil Liberties work.
  • Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMS.
  • Ability to demonstrate experience in all areas of Claimant litigation.
  • Strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review.
  • Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
  • Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • A fantastic supportive team.
  • Excellent progression opportunities.
  • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition.

Equal Opportunities:

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.



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