Actions Against Public Authorities Solicitor / Supervisor level

A leading law firm is looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for a highly sought permanent position. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

About the role: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Solicitor Supervisor to join its Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department. The ideal candidate must have substantial supervisory experience and will take responsibility for overseeing casework within the department, as well as providing guidance and support to other lawyers. Key responsibilities include managing case preparation, conducting legal research, taking statements of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attending court hearings and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting with an outsourcing project. This role requires a professional with a proven ability to lead and a deep commitment to protecting individual citizens' civil liberties. A strong determination to uphold and enforce human rights is essential. If you are a driven and capable leader with a passion for civil liberties and human rights, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to Department Director
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of client needs
• Responsible for mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre and post-issue claimant litigation.
• Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervision of a small team.
• Making CCMS applications to the LAA.
• Attending clients, taking instructions and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Identifying the funding options and advising on the most appropriate one.
• To run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work.
• Ability to help in marketing the department and the firm through social media.
• Assisting in expansion of the department.

Key Skills Required:

• Solicitor with 2 - 5 years PQE or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE in Civil Liberties work
• Supervisory experience is essential
• Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMS
• Ability to demonstrate experience in all areas of Claimant litigation
• Strong theoretical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review
• Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.