Civil Litigation Solicitor - Actions Against the Police (re-train offered)

Job Description

Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors are a Lexcel accredited, leading law firm in the areas of civil actions against the police and public authorities, data protection and victims of crime/abuse cases.

We are looking for a solicitor at NQ - 5 years PQE level to join our expanding civil actions against the police team. Re-train positions are also offered for a solicitor with a strong civil litigation background of at least 2 years. Full training will be provided.

The role will involve running your own caseload of actions against the police and public bodies for matters including unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office and judicial reviews.

The role will require a strong litigation background, as you will be dealing with predominantly multi-track work and civil jury trials.

In return you will be offered -

Market competitive salary with attractive monthly and yearly billing based bonus
33 days annual leave, with Christmas office closure
Hybrid working available re work from home
Holiday entitlement accruing annually
Additional birthday leave
Flexible working hours - Monday - Friday
4pm finish on the last Friday of each month
Legal typist to assist you with your work
Paralegal to assist you with your work
Practicing certificate renewed annually
Internal and external training provided and paid for
Modern city centre office
Excellent and modern IT system
Company pension scheme
Excellent progression opportunities

Requirements -

You must be a practicing solicitor
At least 2 years of experience of dealing with your own case load of Part 7 litigation work
Excellent knowledge of the CPR and pre-action disclosure procedure
Experienced in multi-track work preferred but not essential
Experienced in running cases to trial with Counsel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to conduct own research
Experienced in using case management systems such as Proclaim
Excellent IT skills
Strong academic background with a law degree

About us

We are agile, innovative and supportive. Our work environment includes:

Work-from-home days
Growth opportunities
Modern office setting
Casual work attire
On-the-job training
Flexible working hours
Relaxed atmosphere

If you are interested in joining a market leader in this area of law, please get in touch today.