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Solicitor Civil Litigation & Employment

Employer
Merseyside Police
Location
Merseyside
Salary
£37,440- £49,023 ( dependent on experience)
Closing date
12 Nov 2020

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Practice area
Civil litigation, Employment
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Solicitor Civil Litigation & Employment

Legal Services

Grade G to H - £37,440- £49,023 ( dependent on experience)

Force Headquarters

Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2020

Overview

Merseyside Police is a modern force with traditional values and serves a population of 1.5 million people.  Our Force covers a geographical area of 647 square kilometres and currently employs over 6,000 people in a variety of roles. We are committed to putting our communities first, preventing crime, protecting people and pursuing offenders

Job Purpose

Merseyside Police have an exciting and challenging Solicitor Civil Litigation role to offer. You will be an either an experienced lawyer or newly qualified solicitor with a desire to make a real difference to the communities of Merseyside.

You will be a committed team player and provide our in-house clients with an excellent service in a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will have excellent communication and analytical skills, be able to manage a full caseload and undertake advocacy at the appropriate level. You will also provide ad hoc advice across the Organisation as required.
  • Sound judgement, good organisation working habits and a can do attitude with a flexible approach is essential.
  • A proven track record of handling varied and sensitive matters along with an understanding of the requirements of a Police Organisation and Insurers is desirable.
  • Ideally, you will have experience of representing and advising defendant clients in all forms of civil litigation along with family court applications, employment matters and company/commercial issues

Knowledge & Experience

  • Degree level qualification with a professional qualification to solicitor or barrister
  • Newly qualified solicitor to 4 years PQE – Grade G - £37,440 – £43,830
  • Up to 4 years plus post qualification experience – Grade H - £42,830 - £49,023

In return, we offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension Scheme with employer contributions
  • 32 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Flexi-time scheme

Legal Services is currently based at our city centre Police Headquarters, a site which will be relocating in autumn 2021 to the Everton area of the city. You will work from the office but have access to technology that allows you to also work from home up to 2 days per week. 

The closing date is Thursday 12th November 2020, with shortlisting expected to take place at the beginning of 15th November 2020 and interviews schedule to take place Week commencing 3rd December 2020.

 

 

Company

Merseyside Police

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