Civil Liberties Advocate

6 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Full time

At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we're committed to protecting individual citizens' civil liberties and fighting for their human rights. We're seeking a talented paralegal to join our Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for mixed caseloads of inquest work, complaints against public authorities, and pre and post-issue claimant litigation. Your ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervise a small team will be crucial.

A key aspect of this role is attending clients, taking instructions, briefing counsel, and liaising with other legal professionals. You'll also need to negotiate with defendants and assist in marketing the department and 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
  • Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as excellent progression opportunities and support for appropriate legal awards/recognition.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.



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