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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