Nitro Recruitment
Solicitor
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Role: Solicitor
Location: Liverpool
Department: Civil Liberties / AAP
Salary: [dependant on PQE and experience]
The Role
A growing legal practice is looking for a Lawyer to join its Civil Liberties team, handling a varied caseload of claims against the police and other public bodies.
You will manage your own cases from instruction through to conclusion, including matters involving unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, human rights breaches, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office and judicial review. The caseload includes complex and predominantly multi-track litigation, making this a strong opportunity for an experienced litigator looking to develop within a specialist area.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and provide clear advice to clients.
- Handle negotiations and prepare matters for hearings and trial.
- Work with Counsel and other legal professionals where required.
- Maintain excellent client care and meet procedural deadlines.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and procedural developments.
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About You
- At least 3 years' experience managing your own Part 7 litigation caseload.
- Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and pre-action procedures.
- Experience progressing cases to trial and working with Counsel.
- Multi-track experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong drafting, research, and client care skills.
- Able to work independently within a busy, performance-focused environment.
- Confident using legal case management systems and general IT.
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