Solicitor - Police, Care & Justice at DWF

The role

This role is for a Solicitor to join DWF's Police, Care & Justice team in Manchester. The position focuses on handling a varied caseload of sensitive and high-profile civil claims on behalf of police forces across the UK.

What you'll do

Manage a caseload of civil claims on behalf of police forces across the UK
Assist senior solicitors on complex, sensitive and high-profile matters
Defend a broad range of claims, including employer’s liability (EL), public liability (PL), personal injury, false imprisonment, assault and negligence
Support on cases involving data protection, the Equality Act, the Human Rights Act and judicial review
Contribute to the preparation and handling of complex Article 2 inquests and public inquiries
Work collaboratively as part of the wider Police, Care and Justice team to deliver high-quality legal services to public and private sector clients
Maintain a high standard of client service when working with a diverse client base
Ensure all work is handled efficiently and in line with client expectations, particularly where matters are sensitive or high profile
Actively engage in training and development opportunities to build expertise within this specialist area of litigation
Contribute to the continued growth and success of a well-established and expanding team

What we're looking for

Qualified solicitor or CILEX equivalent

Experience in Police, Care and Justice managing a caseload of civil claims on behalf of police forces across the UK

Demonstrable experience in civil litigation

Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)

Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision, while supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet strict deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

High standard of written and verbal communication

A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Confidence to use own initiative and take ownership of tasks

Genuine enthusiasm for litigation and a willingness to develop technical expertise through ongoing training and support

An interest in, or exposure to, police claims work· nice to have

Experience in the field of data protection litigation· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working — 1–2 days per week in office

Occasional travel to London and nationally for client meetings, court hearings and other business-related activities

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