We are recruiting for a Solicitor 0-3YR PQE to join our national Casualty Police Claims team in Leicester, Liverpool or Manchester. Acting on behalf of various police forces you will effectively manage and run a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims as well as assisting other fee earners. Main duties and responsibilities

Specialise in acting on behalf of various police forces, claims handlers and insurers in the defence of civil actions against the police.
Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil 'malfeasance' claims (such as false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, and Human Rights Act claims) as well as employer's liability claims.
Assist the Team Manager and other team members with client development, client training and networking.
Support and mentor junior members of the team.
Liaise with various parties such as other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel and clients.
Control diary and action lists and complete client MI procedures.
Attend court hearings, including conducting your own advocacy where appropriate.
Satisfy standards of client care in accordance with guidelines and directions.
Achieve financial and chargeable hours targets.
Comply with relevant rules, policies and procedures.
Keep up to date with legal developments.
Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.

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

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment
Healthcare cover/ Medicash
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme
there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.