Your new company
Our client is a Top 100 claimant firm with offices across the North West. They are currently recruiting for a Civil Liberties Solicitor with 0–5 years PQE. This is a retrain opportunity for strong civil litigators with 2+ years civil litigation experience.

Your new role
This Civil Liberties Solicitor role will see you:

• Handle your own caseload of actions against the police and public bodies; including false imprisonment, unlawful arrest, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance and judicial review.
• Prepare legal documentation including pleadings and witness statements.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Represent clients in court.
• Keep up to date with changes in law.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients.

What you'll need to succeed

• You must be a qualified solicitor with 0–5 years PQE.
• Previous Civil Liberties experience is desirable.
• This is a retrain opportunity for strong civil litigators with 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Applicants must have 3+ years experience handling a caseload of Part 7 litigation work.
• You must be able to commute to Liverpool up to 3 times per week.
• Multi-track experience is preferable but not essential.
• You must have excellent client care and communication skills.
• All applicants must have experience running claims to trial with Counsel.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for 0-5 PQE Civil Liberties Solicitors or strong civil litigators looking to explore a new, rewarding area of law. You can expect a full and interesting caseload. A salary of up to £45,000 and a bonus scheme paid monthly.

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.