Your new company
Our client is a leading defendant firm and a recognised top UK employer with offices across the nation. They are currently recruiting for multiple solicitors with 4+ PQE to join their Police Claims team in Manchester, Liverpool or Leicester. This is a retrain opportunity for strong candidates with experience handling their own civil litigation caseload. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2–3 days a week in the office.

Your new role
This Senior Police Claims Solicitor role will see you:

• Represent various police forces, claims handlers, and insurers in defending civil actions against the police.
• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil malfeasance claims, including: false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, Human Rights Act claims and employer’s liability claims
• Support the Team Manager with client development, training, and networking initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Liaise with solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.
• Maintain accurate records, manage diaries, and complete client MI procedures.
• Attend court hearings and conduct advocacy where appropriate.
• Deliver high standards of client care in line with firm guidelines.
• Meet financial and chargeable hours targets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor with 4+ years of qualified experience handling your own caseload of civil litigation claims. Defendant civil litigation experience is preferable but those with strong claimant experience will also be considered. Police law experience is preferable but not essential. Applicants must have strong academics and excellent communication and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for senior solicitors with current police law experience or for those with civil litigation experience looking to retrain. You can expect an interesting caseload in a niche, yet exciting area of law. Training will be provided for those looking to retrain. A salary of up to £65,000 is available and negotiable dependent on experience. The firm offers hybrid working with 2–3 days a week required in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.