Litigation Specialist, Public Sector, Abuse and Liability Claims

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join our Local Authority, Abuse & Specialist Liability team in Newcastle. Our team provides legal services for a variety of clients defending Public Liability claims. If you have experience in Public Liability defence work, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.

This is a great chance to work on a high-quality caseload for clients and be part of an award-winning team. Our national practice services personal injury claims across the UK, acting on complex and high-profile cases led by experienced Partners.

Our team's expertise:

  • Public sector (local authorities)
  • Private sector
  • Large self-insured businesses and organisations
  • Insurers

Cases we handle:

  • Public liability
  • Human rights
  • Abuse claims
  • Data Protection
  • Equality Act

Required experience:

  • Experience in Public Liability defence work specialising in Local Authority, Abuse & Specialist Liability

We welcome applicants from experienced Litigation Assistants and Associates. We strive to celebrate, empower our people, and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture is based on client service, professional excellence, hard work, and trust. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and aim to create a culture that is inclusive and decarbonised.

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. We have over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices, and our lawyers handle contentious and non-contentious matters for various industry sectors. We're a fresh-thinking firm that empowers our clients with diverse ideas, tools, and technology to make their lives easier.

Our values:

  • Approachable
  • Supportive
  • Distinctive

We take our culture and values seriously and believe they contribute to the quality of our work and client relationships. We offer a variety of opportunities, including secondments to clients and our global offices, to support your development in your current and future roles. We strive to create a culture that is inclusive, decarbonised, and supports our people's development and well-being.



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