Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest Solicitor

Role: Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest Solicitor A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Solicitor to join its Claims Against Public Authorities team on a permanent basis. Gemini Recruitment is currently partnering with a large and well-established law firm that serves both corporate entities and private individuals across more than 25 practice areas, with offices throughout London and across England and Wales. The firm is recognised and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a top-tier practice. About the role: The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices. The department has been expanding within the firm steadily for a number of years and attracts high profile and interesting work. The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and also support other lawyers in the department. You will be involved with case preparation generally and, as part of that role, will be expected to conduct legal research, take proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, attend both court hearings and conferences It is imperative that you can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual citizens'' civil liberties and a preparedness to fight hard to enforce their human rights. Previous experience in this specific area is highly desirable but all applications will be considered. Main ..... full job details .....