William James Recruitment
Civil Litigation Solicitor
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Civil Litigation Solicitor – Liverpool – Up to £65,000
A well-established UK law firm is looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its specialist team in Liverpool.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or legal executive with experience in civil litigation to develop their career within a specialist police claims practice. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of pre-litigation and litigated matters, acting for institutional clients and insurers in complex and sensitive claims.
You will work alongside experienced lawyers and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, advocacy skills, and client relationships within a supportive team environment.
The Role:
- Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims against the police
- Act for police organisations, insurers, and other institutional clients in the defence of civil claims
- Handle a variety of matters including false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, trespass, and Human Rights Act claims
- Manage employer's liability and other related civil claims where appropriate
- Review evidence, assess liability, and develop effective case strategies
- Liaise with clients, insurers, counsel, experts, and other solicitors
- Prepare correspondence, statements, reports, and other legal documentation
- Attend court hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate to your level of experience
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines and actions are managed effectively
- Support client relationship management, training, and business development activities
- Assist with the supervision and development of junior colleagues where appropriate
- Keep up to date with relevant developments in civil litigation and police-related claims
- Deliver a consistently high standard of client service
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About You:
- A Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 0–3 years' PQE
- Experience in civil litigation or claims work
- Defendant experience would be advantageous, although candidates with claimant experience will also be considered
- Interest in developing a career in police claims / civil litigation
- Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
- Police law experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Confident undertaking advocacy or keen to develop advocacy skills
- Strong analytical, drafting, and case management abilities
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines
- Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a wider team
- Proactive, commercially aware, and committed to delivering a high standard of client service
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The Benefits:
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
- Life insurance of up to 4x salary
- Travel loan scheme
- Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
- Dental care scheme
- Employee discounts and offers
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 0737 602 8332
Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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