Role: Action Against Public Authorities Solicitor – Director
A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a dedicated and driven Solicitor Director to join its Action Against Public Authorities team on a permanent basis.
Gemini Recruitment is partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. The client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top‑tier firm.
About the role
The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices. The department has been expanding within the firm steadily for a number of years and attracts high‑profile, interesting work.
The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and also support other lawyers in the department. You will be involved with case preparation generally and, as part of that role, will conduct legal research, take proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attend both court hearings and conferences.
It is imperative that you can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual citizens’ civil liberties and a readiness to fight hard to enforce their human rights. Previous experience in this specific area is highly desirable but all applications will be considered.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
- Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
- Maintain a professional, proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive, sympathetic understanding of client needs
- Manage a mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre‑ and post‑issue claimant litigation
- Supervise a small team and manage appropriate caseload types
- Prepare and submit CCMS applications to the LAA
- Attend clients, take instructions and brief, liaise with counsel, negotiate with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals
- Handle correspondence
- Identify funding options and advise on the most appropriate choice
- Run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work
- Assist in marketing the department and the firm through social media
- Support expansion of the department
Key Skills Required
- Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
- Proven supervisory experience managing legal teams or departments
- Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certified Work) and using CCMS
- Demonstrable experience in all areas of claimant litigation
- Strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review
- Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
- Meets LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive team environment
- Clear opportunities for career growth
- Hybrid working in line with company policy
Our Commitment
We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
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A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a dedicated and driven Solicitor Director to join its Action Against Public Authorities team on a permanent basis.
Gemini Recruitment is partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. The client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top‑tier firm.
About the role
The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices. The department has been expanding within the firm steadily for a number of years and attracts high‑profile, interesting work.
The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and also support other lawyers in the department. You will be involved with case preparation generally and, as part of that role, will conduct legal research, take proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attend both court hearings and conferences.
It is imperative that you can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual citizens’ civil liberties and a readiness to fight hard to enforce their human rights. Previous experience in this specific area is highly desirable but all applications will be considered.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
- Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
- Maintain a professional, proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive, sympathetic understanding of client needs
- Manage a mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre‑ and post‑issue claimant litigation
- Supervise a small team and manage appropriate caseload types
- Prepare and submit CCMS applications to the LAA
- Attend clients, take instructions and brief, liaise with counsel, negotiate with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals
- Handle correspondence
- Identify funding options and advise on the most appropriate choice
- Run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work
- Assist in marketing the department and the firm through social media
- Support expansion of the department
Key Skills Required
- Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
- Proven supervisory experience managing legal teams or departments
- Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certified Work) and using CCMS
- Demonstrable experience in all areas of claimant litigation
- Strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review
- Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
- Meets LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive team environment
- Clear opportunities for career growth
- Hybrid working in line with company policy
Our Commitment
We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
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