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Casualty Police Claims Solicitor

Weightmans -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

iRecruitment
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

About your new role

We are recruiting for a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Associate to join our Casualty Police claims team in Liverpool, Manchester, Leicester, Leeds or London.

Acting on behalf of various police forces you will effectively manage and run a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims as well as assisting other fee earners.

Main duties and responsibilities

- Specialise in acting on behalf of various police forces, claims handlers and insurers in the defence of civil actions against the police.
- Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil ‘malfeasance’ claims (such as false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, and Human Rights Act claims) as well as employer’s liability 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 such as 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.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. You will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive, 3+ years PQE. We also require you to have:

Preferably experienced in defending civil claims but candidates who have 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 think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Please Note

In addition to the Employment screening (stated below) the successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Vetting before commencing employment.

Candidates must meet the Police Vetting Criteria, including the Residency Criteria (7.6.4). This is essential to enable us to proceed with employment.

To review the criteria of the APP on Vetting 2021 please click here.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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