Solicitor for Police Forces
6 days ago
About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Casualty Police claims team in a dynamic and challenging role.
Main Responsibilities
- Acting on behalf of various police forces, you will effectively manage and run a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims.
- Specialise in defending civil actions against the police, including claims for false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, and Human Rights Act 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.
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3+ years PQE. We require you to have:
- Experience in defending civil claims, although 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 are interested in this role, we look forward to receiving your application.
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