Public Authorities Solicitor Specialist

21 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom LR Legal Recruitment Full time
The role of a Civil Liberties Advocate in our Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department is to manage a varied caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities, and claimant litigation. 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.

We are looking for a highly experienced lawyer who can conduct legal research, take client and witness instructions, attend hearings, and assist with an outsourcing project. The successful candidate will also support other lawyers in the department and contribute to the expansion of the team.

Some key responsibilities of this role include:
  • Reporting to the Department Director
  • Managing a mixed caseload, including inquest work and claimant litigation
  • Supervising a small team and providing support to junior lawyers
  • Handling client meetings, instructions, and correspondence
  • Making CCMS applications to the LAA
  • Negotiating with defendants, IOPC, and legal professionals
  • Assisting in department marketing, including social media
  • Helping to expand the department
  • Working towards KPIs and performance targets


To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • 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
  • Meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contracts


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