Civil Liberties lawyer

Legal Sector JobsLocation: Elsmere Port

25 Jan

Written By Chloe Luis

Location: Liverpool City Centre / remote working available

Sector: Legal

Company Overview

Are you wanting to join an award-winning Law firm rated 4.5 stars on Trust Pilot?

Do you want to use your legal knowledge to Make a Positive Difference?

Do you need a happy work life balance?

My client based in central Liverpool are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. What started off as a small group of Solicitors in is now a group of over 200 members of staff spread across Liverpool, Heswall & Hoylake

Due to continuous growth in the Group my client is currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Liberties Lawyer to be based in the Liverpool Office (applications from other geographical locations welcomed due to remote / hybrid working). The purpose of this position is to provide first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies.

key Accountabilities

Independently managing a caseload of work
Being accountable for billing targets
Supporting and developing lawyers in the team
Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and regulatory requirements

Experience Required

3+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
Experience of Inquests / Actions Against the Police and Legal Aid funding
Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
Ability to build long-lasting relationships with Clients.

Benefits include:

Competitive basic salary
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Referral bonus
PayCare Health Provider
Pension
Death in Service
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment.
Unlimited access to training academy courses
Unlimited access to coffee machine
Opportunities for progression (Associate/ Associate Director leadership track)

My client actively encourages those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.