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Solicitors - Civil Litigation Unit

Employer
Greater Manchester Police
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£38,538 - £40,518 per annum
Closing date
24 Jun 2018

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Solicitors – Civil Litigation Unit (temporary maternity cover from August 2018)

Greater Manchester Police is one of the UK's largest police forces and is responsible for keeping people safe across more than 1,200 sq km. The Force covers the Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan areas.

GMP’s officers and staff work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to keep almost three million people safe and provide the best possible service to people who visit Greater Manchester, live and work here.

The Civil Litigation Unit is part of Legal Services and is based at Force Headquarters. We are looking for two Solicitors to join our team and cover a period of maternity leave.

You will handle a caseload of litigated and un-litigated public liability, employer’s liability and motor claims against the Chief Constable, supervise the work of unqualified staff and provide Force-wide advice.

You will be an effective communicator with a strong understanding of civil procedure and will be capable of handling high-value and complex litigation and of comprehending the wider impact of your decision-making.

If you are hard-working, quick to learn, want to work as a part of friendly and committed team and can demonstrate the attributes and behaviours that GMP expects of all its police staff and officers, we will welcome your application.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting and training

GMP is an Equal Opportunities employer.

GMP operates an Agile Working Policy promoting a work life balance.

For more information, a copy of the job descriptions including the essential and desirable short-listing criteria and to apply on-line please visit the Police Staff recruitment page at: www.gmp.police.uk

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Greater Manchester Police's Force Vision

We will be the most effective police force in the UK by:

- Putting people first in everything we do
- Being proud of delivering excellent service
- Working with, and for, the people of Greater Manchester to make communities safe and feel safer

About Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police was formed in 1974, serving more than 2.5 million people and covering an area of 500 square miles. GMP is split into 12 divisions - Bolton, Bury, Metropolitan, North Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. There is also a specialist division based at Manchester International Airport.

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