Our Emergency Services team is one of the largest in the UK. Our approach is focused on solving our client's legal problems as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. We are brand leaders in services for police forces, with in-depth expertise in all types of claims, operational advice, inquests and court advocacy. We have considerable experience in handling sensitive and/or high profile claims and are equally skilled in handling the media attention that these cases sometimes attract. Our specialist practitioners act exclusively for the police service, representing a diverse range of forces across England and Wales. As the largest dedicated police legal team in the country our lawyers have been involved in some of the most high profile and significant cases involving the police service over the last 15 years.
You will be a qualified solicitor NQ or 1 year PQE We also require you to have:
- Preferably, experience in defending civil claims although candidates who have claimant experience will also be considered
- Ability to undertake advocacy as required
- Knowledge of the CPR and litigation
- Knowledge of police law (desirable but not essential)
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Please Note
In addition to the Employment screening (stated below) the successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Vetting before commencing employment.
Candidates must meet the Police Vetting Criteria, including the Residency Criteria (7.6.4). This is essential to enable us to proceed with employment.
To review the criteria of the APP on Vetting 2021 please click here.
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