(RETRAIN) Senior Police Claims Solicitor (4+ PQE)

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 Birmingham. This is a retrain opportunity for strong candidates with experience of data protection, historic abuse or prison law. 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. Police law or blue light experience is preferable. Data protection, historic abuse or prison law experience is required if looking for a retain role. Defendant experience is preferable, but those with strong claimant experience will also be considered. 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 data protection, historic abuse or prison law 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