Civil Liberties Advocate

19 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom LR Legal Recruitment Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Civil Liberties Advocate to join our Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department. This role involves managing a varied caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities, and claimant litigation.

As a successful candidate, you will have supervisory experience and be responsible for 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.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and judicial review applications, as well as excellent research, analytical, and organisational skills. They must also be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to civil liberties and human rights.

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


Requirements:
  • 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


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