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A leading law firm is looking to recruit dedicated Solicitors for a highly sought permanent position.
Training contracts available for those with relevant experience.
Gemini Recruitment is currently partnering with a large and established law firm that serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.
The firm's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top-tier firm.
The firm holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
About the role: The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests, and injustices.
The department has been expanding steadily for a number of years and attracts high-profile and interesting work.
The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and support other lawyers in the department.
You will be involved with case preparation generally and, as part of that role, will be expected to conduct legal research, take proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attend both court hearings and conferences.
It is imperative that you can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual citizens' civil liberties and a preparedness to fight hard to enforce their human rights.
Previous experience in this specific area is highly desirable, but all applications will be considered.
Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive understanding of client needs Responsible for a mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities, and pre and post-issue claimant litigation.
Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervise a small team.
Making CCMS applications to the LAA.
Attending clients, taking instructions, and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendants, the IOPC, and other legal professionals.
Dealing with correspondence.
Identifying funding options and advising on the most appropriate one.
To run a caseload of varied, challenging, and interesting work.
Ability to help in marketing the department and the firm through social media.
Assisting in the expansion of the department.
Key Skills Required: 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 This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion.
The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with company policy.
The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.
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