Senior Civil Liberties Solicitor
1 day ago
As a leading recruitment agency, LR Legal Recruitment is dedicated to connecting exceptional legal professionals with exciting opportunities.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced solicitor to join our team as a Senior Civil Liberties Solicitor. The successful candidate will have supervisory experience and be responsible for managing a varied caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities, and claimant litigation.
The role involves conducting legal research, taking client and witness instructions, attending hearings, and assisting with an outsourcing project. You will also support other lawyers in the department and contribute to the expansion of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to the Department Director
- Manage a mixed caseload, including inquest work and claimant litigation
- Supervise a small team and provide support to junior lawyers
- Handle client meetings, instructions, and correspondence
- Make CCMS applications to the LAA
- Negotiate with defendants, IOPC, and legal professionals
- Assist in department marketing, including social media
- Help expand the department
- Work towards KPIs and performance targets
Key Skills Required:
- 3+ years PQE in Civil Liberties/CAPA work
- Supervisory experience
- Experience with publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help, Licensed/Certificated Work)
- Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and judicial review applications
- Excellent research, analytical, and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contracts
The estimated salary for this position is £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced solicitor to take their career to the next level.
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