Simpson Millar Solicitors
Public Law/Human Rights Solicitor
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Purpose of the Role
To manage a mixed caseload of public law and human rights claims, representing vulnerable individuals against government actions and public authorities, particularly in cases involving human rights violations.
Key Responsibilities
- To conduct a mixed caseload of public law cases at all stages of the process from pre-action stage through to trial.
- Manage legally aided matters and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
- Participation in the development, marketing, and success of the team including building relationships with our existing referrers in the region and developing relationships with new referral sources.
- Contributing to success of the team through participation in team meetings and knowledge building and sharing.
- Meeting deadlines and prioritising work effectively.
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Key Requirements
- Must be a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
- Demonstrated experience handling public law Judicial review matters, community care judicial reviews, or claims against public authorities.
- Demonstrated experience of conducting publicly funded matters and detailed knowledge of Legal Aid.
- Excellent client care skills and ability to work with vulnerable clients.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Simpson Millar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive, and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective makes us stronger and helps us better serve our clients, colleagues, and communities
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