Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Civil Liberties Solicitor to join my client’s team on a Hybrid basis in their Manchester offices.

About the Role

• My client is looking to recruit Grade C+ qualified Solicitors (or similar level fee earners) who will assist an experienced Grade A fee earner or a team.
• The successful candidate will be either a qualified solicitor, a chartered Legal Executive or a Litigation Executive and have proven experience in the quantification of loss work, whether from a background in serious injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease or civil liberties. Prior experience in civil liberties work is not essential.

Essential Skills

• Representing clients with civil actions from inception through to conclusion.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties.
• Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence.
• A core focus on forensic loss analysis and preparation, and drafting of complex schedules of loss.
• Obtaining medical/accountancy evidence when required and having the ability to interpret that evidence and advise accordingly.
• Expeditiously progressing cases in line with legal parameters and government frameworks while managing client expectations.
• Litigating cases.
• Actively engaging in business development to ensure high visibility of the department and the wider company.
• Developing the skills of junior colleagues in the department.
• Adhering closely to client protocol and process.
• Complying with the required standard for internal procedures.
• Any other duties commensurate with this post.

Benefits

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience and aptitude with quantification of claims, forensic loss work, and preparing complex schedules of loss, including past and future losses.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Post Office Horizon scandal and the resulting claims and litigation.
• The ability to draft letters of claim/instruction, witness statements and complex schedules of loss.
• Have the ability to gather, scrutinise, and fact-check evidence with a proven forensic approach.
• Exceptional client care and the ability to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with substantial vulnerabilities and differing needs.
• Litigation experience is desirable but not essential.
• Have excellent organisational skills and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise multiple pending tasks and provide realistic timescales for completion, to ensure that key deadlines are met.
• Be respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and \"can-do\" attitude.
• Be keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this.

Please note: If you have any questions or wish to apply please contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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