Civil Litigation Lawyer

Civil Litigation LawyerNorthamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner£56,133 - £66,648 Northampton Hybrid and Flexible WorkingThis is a genuinely distinctive opportunity for an experienced civil litigator to join a newly formed in-house legal team serving Northamptonshire''s Police, Fire and Rescue Service, and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.The RoleYou will manage a caseload of civil litigation matters including claims for false imprisonment, misfeasance, malicious prosecution, wrongful arrest, occupational stress, and road traffic incidents, alongside the risk management considerations that arise from these.You''ll manage claims from pre-action through to resolution, advising on both legal risk and wider organisational impact.There''s no expectation to undertake advocacy, but if you want exposure to hearings such as case management or disclosure applications, that door is open.Importantly, you won''t be working alone. A dedicated civil investigator and two experienced paralegals handle the groundwork, and caseloads are actively managed. Overflow work is outsourced rather than pushed back into the team.Why joinYou''ll be joining at an early stage, with genuine influence over how the function developsYou''ll work closely with senior leadership, including exposure to Gold CommandThe role offers high levels of flexibility for the right candidateAbout YouQualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx FellowStrong background in defendant litigation (public ..... full job details .....