Temp Solicitor (Civil Litigation)
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Police
- Location
- Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £39,705 - £41,745 per annum
- Closing date
- 16 Jun 2019
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- Practice area
- Civil litigation
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
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 Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan areas.
These are exciting opportunities for hard working, motivated and adaptable legal practitioners to join our friendly and supportive in-house Legal Services Team, Civil Litigation Unit, based at Force Headquarters.
If you can demonstrate the attributes and behaviours that GMP expects of all its police staff and officers, we will welcome your application.
Civil Litigation Solicitor: 2 x maternity leave cover: (to 11 March 2020 and to 23 April 2020)
We are looking for two solicitors to handle a caseload of litigated and un-litigated public liability, employer’s liability and motor claims against the Chief Constable, to supervise the work of unqualified staff and to 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, acting always in the best interests of the Chief Constable.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting and training.
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
Company
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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