Associate

Solicitor — Specialist Liability

  • LocationMultiple offices
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience1–8 PQE
  • PracticeGovernment & Public

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Join a national Specialist Liability team handling civil claims against police and other public bodies, including false imprisonment, assault, misconduct and human rights matters. The role offers a mix of pre‑litigation and litigated work with opportunities to broaden into related areas such as abuse, discrimination, deprivations of liberty, misfeasance and inquests.

The team operates on a hybrid basis across multiple English & Welsh locations; candidates based anywhere in England & Wales are encouraged to apply. You will be given substantive responsibility on files, supported by senior colleagues and access to induction and ongoing training.

  • 1–8 years' PQE in civil litigation (Police/public‑body claims desirable)
  • Proven experience running fast‑paced police claims for one or more police forces
  • Good working knowledge of false imprisonment, Human Rights Act and PACE
  • Solid litigation experience including drafting court documents and preparing for trial
  • Ability to manage sensitive disclosure, proof witnesses and work to tight deadlines
  • Detail‑conscious, commercially aware and able to work collaboratively or on own initiative
  • Comfortable with a hybrid working pattern

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