Leading Law Firm Solicitor

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Gemini Recruitment Full time

**About Our Client:**

Our client is a large and established law firm, serving corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.

They have been recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a top-tier firm, with a reputation for excellence and expertise in a range of practice areas.

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a dedicated solicitor to join their team, working on a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices.

**Responsibilities:**

  • Conduct supervised casework and support other lawyers in the department.
  • Undertake a mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre and post-issue claimant litigation.
  • Make CCMS applications to the LAA and ensure that all necessary documentation is completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Attend clients, take instructions and brief and liaise with counsel, negotiate with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals.
  • Deal with correspondence and identify funding options for clients.
  • Run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work.
  • Help market the department and the firm through social media.
  • Assist in the expansion of the department.

**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
  • Strong theoretical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules
  • Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review
  • Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes

**Compensation:** The company offers an attractive salary package (£62,000 - £72,000 per annum), depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth.


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