Leigh Day And Co
Associate Solicitor, Human Rights - Abuse, 2-5PQE (12 month FTC) Associate Solicitor, Human Rights - Abuse, 2-5PQE (12 month FTC) Department: Human Rights Location: London Competitive Contract type: fixed term contract About the team This role will join Alison Millar's team, which specialises in conducting claims for adult survivors of non-recent sexual or physical abuse in childhood, claims for the mistreatment of children and adults at risk of harm in care settings and individuals who have suffered sexual assault in a healthcare setting or within the workplace. The team has extensive experience of claims brought on a vicarious liability basis against a wide range of organisations including local authorities, in relation to abuse perpetrated in children's homes and community schools; independent schools; churches; sporting organisations and membership organisations. About the role We are looking for a 2-5 PQE solicitor to join the team on a temporary basis to provide additional support to the team during a critical period. This role will suit someone with a solid grounding in private law claims involving personal injury and human rights breaches, ideally within the context of abuse work. Please note it is critical that applicants understand that this role will require working on cases, some of which involve sexual abuse, the details of which may be distressing. Working for abuse survivors can be very rewarding but also personally challenging, requiring emotional resilience and an ability to work in a trauma-informed and boundaried way. Key duties and responsibilities: Obtain and assess accurate information and instructions from clients, analysing the legal and practical aspects of claims. Develop and advise on strategies and tactics to achieve optimal outcomes for clients, including managing pre-litigation settlements and progressing cases to trial. Provide post-trial/settlement advice, manage costs, and consider the potential for appeals when necessary. Enable clients and their litigation friends (if applicable) to make informed decisions based on advice on legal considerations, funding options, and risks. Monitor all aspects of case progress, ensure timelines and procedural requirements are met, and handle necessary applications to protect clients' positions. Manage financial transactions, including billing and costs, in compliance with professional rules and firm procedures. Strict adherence to Civil Procedure Rules. Client relations Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing sensitive, professional, and compassionate communication. Understand clients' objectives and work to further them while maintaining high ethical standards in all communications and dealings. Professional standards Uphold the highest professional standards in all aspects of the role, including maintaining client confidentiality and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. To lead by example by working and behaving in a professional manner and within the highest ethical standards of the profession and the Leigh Day Citizen's Charter Team and collaboration Collaborate with colleagues to share information and best practices, contributing to the development of team members and fostering a supportive working environment. Provide effective support to junior members of the team as appropriate, helping them to develop professionally and ensuring high standards of service. Engage in external marketing activities, including seminars, writing articles, and participating in professional organizations to increase the department's visibility and reach. Management of resources Help ensure the efficient use of resources within the department, contributing to profitability through effective time recording and billing practices. Information Technology Utilise technology to provide an efficient, high-quality service while maintaining a strong focus on data protection and compliance with legal requirements. Stay updated on relevant law developments to ensure accurate and up-to-date advice to clients. To ensure learning and development plans are completed and that CPD records are up to date and compliant with SRA and Lexcel requirements. Person specification Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, access to justice and affordable legal advice of the highest quality. Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years' PQE in a relevant area of law. Relevant knowledge of domestic civil law and procedure. Demonstrable experience with managing private law claims involving personal injury and human rights breaches. A good working knowledge of the operation of the LAA scheme. Experience working with or on behalf of vulnerable individuals and / or a challenging client group with the ability to build trust and confidence. Ability to manage difficult situations and conversations. Strong emotional resilience given that working with this client group can be emotionally challenging at times. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability and sensitivity to tailor these to the intended audience. Experience of managing a large number of cases with limitation/service and court deadlines. Strong experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook). Experience in working and contributing effectively to a team environment. Strong academic background. Direct experience of working on sexual and physical abuse claims will be highly advantageous. About Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firmcommitted to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. 29 days' holiday per annum inclusive of 4 days' compulsory leave to be taken during the Christmas office closure, plus all public and bank holidays; two weeks' of working elsewhere; contributory pension scheme; life assurance (4 times annual salary); private medical insurance; interest free season ticket loan; childcare vouchers; cycle to work scheme; electric vehicle scheme. Our hybrid working policy for full-time employees is three days in the office and two at home, and we also offer free breakfast and lunch every day for those coming into to the office. We also have annual social activities and genuinely pride ourselves on having a supportive and friendly culture. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence. Create an alert subscription based on this vacancy
Associate Solicitor, Human Rights - Abuse, 2-5PQE (12 month FTC) Associate Solicitor, Human Rights - Abuse, 2-5PQE (12 month FTC) Department: Human Rights Location: London Competitive Contract type: fixed term contract About the team This role will join Alison Millar's team, which specialises in conducting claims for adult survivors of non-recent sexual or physical abuse in childhood, claims for the mistreatment of children and adults at risk of harm in care settings and individuals who have suffered sexual assault in a healthcare setting or within the workplace. The team has extensive experience of claims brought on a vicarious liability basis against a wide range of organisations including local authorities, in relation to abuse perpetrated in children's homes and community schools; independent schools; churches; sporting organisations and membership organisations. About the role We are looking for a 2-5 PQE solicitor to join the team on a temporary basis to provide additional support to the team during a critical period. This role will suit someone with a solid grounding in private law claims involving personal injury and human rights breaches, ideally within the context of abuse work. Please note it is critical that applicants understand that this role will require working on cases, some of which involve sexual abuse, the details of which may be distressing. Working for abuse survivors can be very rewarding but also personally challenging, requiring emotional resilience and an ability to work in a trauma-informed and boundaried way. Key duties and responsibilities: Obtain and assess accurate information and instructions from clients, analysing the legal and practical aspects of claims. Develop and advise on strategies and tactics to achieve optimal outcomes for clients, including managing pre-litigation settlements and progressing cases to trial. Provide post-trial/settlement advice, manage costs, and consider the potential for appeals when necessary. Enable clients and their litigation friends (if applicable) to make informed decisions based on advice on legal considerations, funding options, and risks. Monitor all aspects of case progress, ensure timelines and procedural requirements are met, and handle necessary applications to protect clients' positions. Manage financial transactions, including billing and costs, in compliance with professional rules and firm procedures. Strict adherence to Civil Procedure Rules. Client relations Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing sensitive, professional, and compassionate communication. Understand clients' objectives and work to further them while maintaining high ethical standards in all communications and dealings. Professional standards Uphold the highest professional standards in all aspects of the role, including maintaining client confidentiality and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. To lead by example by working and behaving in a professional manner and within the highest ethical standards of the profession and the Leigh Day Citizen's Charter Team and collaboration Collaborate with colleagues to share information and best practices, contributing to the development of team members and fostering a supportive working environment. Provide effective support to junior members of the team as appropriate, helping them to develop professionally and ensuring high standards of service. Engage in external marketing activities, including seminars, writing articles, and participating in professional organizations to increase the department's visibility and reach. Management of resources Help ensure the efficient use of resources within the department, contributing to profitability through effective time recording and billing practices. Information Technology Utilise technology to provide an efficient, high-quality service while maintaining a strong focus on data protection and compliance with legal requirements. Stay updated on relevant law developments to ensure accurate and up-to-date advice to clients. To ensure learning and development plans are completed and that CPD records are up to date and compliant with SRA and Lexcel requirements. Person specification Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, access to justice and affordable legal advice of the highest quality. Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years' PQE in a relevant area of law. Relevant knowledge of domestic civil law and procedure. Demonstrable experience with managing private law claims involving personal injury and human rights breaches. A good working knowledge of the operation of the LAA scheme. Experience working with or on behalf of vulnerable individuals and / or a challenging client group with the ability to build trust and confidence. Ability to manage difficult situations and conversations. Strong emotional resilience given that working with this client group can be emotionally challenging at times. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability and sensitivity to tailor these to the intended audience. Experience of managing a large number of cases with limitation/service and court deadlines. Strong experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook). Experience in working and contributing effectively to a team environment. Strong academic background. Direct experience of working on sexual and physical abuse claims will be highly advantageous. About Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firmcommitted to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. 29 days' holiday per annum inclusive of 4 days' compulsory leave to be taken during the Christmas office closure, plus all public and bank holidays; two weeks' of working elsewhere; contributory pension scheme; life assurance (4 times annual salary); private medical insurance; interest free season ticket loan; childcare vouchers; cycle to work scheme; electric vehicle scheme. Our hybrid working policy for full-time employees is three days in the office and two at home, and we also offer free breakfast and lunch every day for those coming into to the office. We also have annual social activities and genuinely pride ourselves on having a supportive and friendly culture. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence. Create an alert subscription based on this vacancy
Leigh Day And Co
Associate Solicitor - Human Rights (Contaminated Blood), 1-3PQE Associate Solicitor - Human Rights (Contaminated Blood), 1-3PQE Department: Human Rights Location: London, Manchester Competitive Contract type: permanent Overall purpose of the role • Assisting the Partner to run complex large group actions, investigating, and pursuing litigation and undertaking research and business development. Our Human Rights team are currently working on a number of notable group claims including representing individuals who contracted Hepatitis C and/or Hepatitis B and/or HIV from NHS blood, blood products or tissue. Termed the "worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS", the contaminated blood scandal was recently the subject of Public Inquiry which reported in May 2024. Following the Infected Blood Inquiry's damming report, the Government set-up the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme to compensate individuals infected and affected by contaminated blood. Leigh Day is one of the legal firms representing and assisting individuals applying for compensation via the Scheme. This role will be focused on this work. • Assisting in the management of paralegals within the team. • Most of the work will involve group litigation claims against large companies in the areas of Consumer Law, Environmental Protection and Data Protection Law. The team also work on several individual cases relating to individuals who have been injured as a result of participating in clinical trials. Would suit candidates with general personal Injury and/ or clinical negligence experience who are looking for a change in direction. • To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives. Main duties and responsibilities File management • To obtain accurate information and instructions from our clients, analyse the legal and practical aspects of their claims and obtain the necessary documents/evidence to provide preliminary advice on liability/quantum/costs & funding. • To instruct medico-legal experts to advise on liability, causation, and quantum, negotiate acceptable terms for their instruction, ensure their fees are paid promptly, prepare formal instructions, and liaise with those experts and/or their secretaries during the running of the case. • To analyse and advise on strategy, tactics, and how best to achieve the most successful outcome for each client according to the circumstances of their case. • To endeavour, where appropriate, to achieve settlement pre-litigation; otherwise, to conduct litigation through to trial or earlier settlement and to deal with post trial/settlement considerations such as costs and enforcement proceedings, and to consider whether any decision should be appealed. • To enable clients and/or their litigation friends, where a client lacks capacity, to make informed decisions based on advice on legal and other appropriate considerations e.g., costs, funding, and risks of litigation. • To ensure the timely and effective deployment of others involved in the matter e.g. expert witnesses, enquiry agents, counsel, cost draftsmen. • To monitor all aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise on whether subsequent developments affect views previously expressed. • To heed the procedural timetable and time limits, to make necessary applications where required to protect the client's position. • To comply with the Civil Procedures Rules. Client relations • To deal with clients in a sensitive, professional, and compassionate way. • To identify clients' objectives and to seek to further them in a manner consistent with all professional and ethical obligations. Business development • To help research and develop new areas of practice for the firm. Professional standard • To work and behave in a professional manner and within the highest ethical and other standards of the profession. • Comply with procedures set out in the office manual, professional standards and any requirement set by the Legal Services Commission or similar interested bodies e.g. Legal Expense Insurers. • To ensure monetary transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with professional rules. • To always maintain the strictest standards of client confidentiality. Other responsibilities • To delegate appropriately and to supervise and motivate reporting staff. • To anticipate as well as to respond to clients' needs and demands. • Sharing of information with colleagues. • To participate in the growth and development of the department/firm. Marketing: social and technical • To include presentation of seminars, writing articles, joining, and participating in professional and other relevant organisations. Management of resources • To assist the firm in maximising income and profitability by effective time recording, billing and staff planning. Training • To keep up to date with developments in law and practice. • Individuals who need CPD hours must keep their records up to date and comply with the relevant CPD requirements. Information technology • Wherever possible, to utilise I.T. to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients. • To always maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of the need for data protection. Any other tasks as might from time to time be required Performance measured by • Conducting matters on behalf of clients to their satisfaction. • Careful file management and the keeping of detailed contemporaneous attendance. notes of all work done on behalf of our clients. • Compliance with time recording requirements and reaching financial targets. • Efficiency in dealing with work and accuracy of work produced. • Ability to work with initiative, maintaining a flexible and responsible approach. • Knowledge and use of court rules and procedures. • Personal development and contribution to the overall objectives of the firm. • Good attendance and timekeeping. Person specification • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, access to justice and affordable legal advice of the highest quality. • Interest in Consumer Law, Environmental Protection and Data Protection Law Would suit candidates with personal injury and/ or clinical negligence experience who are looking for a change in direction. • Ideally qualified lawyer with 3-4 years PQE - exceptional candidates outside this level of qualification will also be considered. We would welcome applications from candidates returning to practice after a career break, • Ability to learn new areas of law quickly and develop new areas or work for the firm. • Demonstrable knowledge in conduct of cases from initial advice through to trial. • Substantial experience in calculating losses in Schedule of Loss (often large and complex). • Relevant experience in analysing complex factual and legal situations and advising clients in accordance with their aims. • Substantial experience in dealing sensitively with clients and experts, providing solutions, and managing difficult situations and conversations. • Ability to analyse complex factual and legal situations and advise as to the critical path that should be followed. • Some relevant experience in creating new business opportunities. • Solid experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook). • Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing. • Excellent time management skills demonstrated by ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines. • Experience in working and contributing to a team environment. Desirable • Experience in or knowledge of any of these areas will be an added advantage: Personal Injury, clinical negligence, consumer law, environmental protection, data protection law and group claims. Note: Although this role is also open to London, we have a heavy preference for candidates who live acommutable distance to our Manchester office or are willing to relocate to Manchester for this role. About Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firmcommitted to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. 29 days' holiday per annum inclusive of 4 days' compulsory leave to be taken during the Christmas office closure, plus all public and bank holidays; two weeks' of working elsewhere; contributory pension scheme; life assurance (4 times annual salary); private medical insurance; interest free season ticket loan; childcare vouchers; cycle to work scheme; electric vehicle scheme. Our hybrid working policy for full-time employees is three days in the office and two at home, and we also offer free breakfast and lunch every day for those coming into to the office. We also have annual social activities and genuinely pride ourselves on having a supportive and friendly culture. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work . click apply for full job details
Associate Solicitor - Human Rights (Contaminated Blood), 1-3PQE Associate Solicitor - Human Rights (Contaminated Blood), 1-3PQE Department: Human Rights Location: London, Manchester Competitive Contract type: permanent Overall purpose of the role • Assisting the Partner to run complex large group actions, investigating, and pursuing litigation and undertaking research and business development. Our Human Rights team are currently working on a number of notable group claims including representing individuals who contracted Hepatitis C and/or Hepatitis B and/or HIV from NHS blood, blood products or tissue. Termed the "worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS", the contaminated blood scandal was recently the subject of Public Inquiry which reported in May 2024. Following the Infected Blood Inquiry's damming report, the Government set-up the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme to compensate individuals infected and affected by contaminated blood. Leigh Day is one of the legal firms representing and assisting individuals applying for compensation via the Scheme. This role will be focused on this work. • Assisting in the management of paralegals within the team. • Most of the work will involve group litigation claims against large companies in the areas of Consumer Law, Environmental Protection and Data Protection Law. The team also work on several individual cases relating to individuals who have been injured as a result of participating in clinical trials. Would suit candidates with general personal Injury and/ or clinical negligence experience who are looking for a change in direction. • To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives. Main duties and responsibilities File management • To obtain accurate information and instructions from our clients, analyse the legal and practical aspects of their claims and obtain the necessary documents/evidence to provide preliminary advice on liability/quantum/costs & funding. • To instruct medico-legal experts to advise on liability, causation, and quantum, negotiate acceptable terms for their instruction, ensure their fees are paid promptly, prepare formal instructions, and liaise with those experts and/or their secretaries during the running of the case. • To analyse and advise on strategy, tactics, and how best to achieve the most successful outcome for each client according to the circumstances of their case. • To endeavour, where appropriate, to achieve settlement pre-litigation; otherwise, to conduct litigation through to trial or earlier settlement and to deal with post trial/settlement considerations such as costs and enforcement proceedings, and to consider whether any decision should be appealed. • To enable clients and/or their litigation friends, where a client lacks capacity, to make informed decisions based on advice on legal and other appropriate considerations e.g., costs, funding, and risks of litigation. • To ensure the timely and effective deployment of others involved in the matter e.g. expert witnesses, enquiry agents, counsel, cost draftsmen. • To monitor all aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise on whether subsequent developments affect views previously expressed. • To heed the procedural timetable and time limits, to make necessary applications where required to protect the client's position. • To comply with the Civil Procedures Rules. Client relations • To deal with clients in a sensitive, professional, and compassionate way. • To identify clients' objectives and to seek to further them in a manner consistent with all professional and ethical obligations. Business development • To help research and develop new areas of practice for the firm. Professional standard • To work and behave in a professional manner and within the highest ethical and other standards of the profession. • Comply with procedures set out in the office manual, professional standards and any requirement set by the Legal Services Commission or similar interested bodies e.g. Legal Expense Insurers. • To ensure monetary transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with professional rules. • To always maintain the strictest standards of client confidentiality. Other responsibilities • To delegate appropriately and to supervise and motivate reporting staff. • To anticipate as well as to respond to clients' needs and demands. • Sharing of information with colleagues. • To participate in the growth and development of the department/firm. Marketing: social and technical • To include presentation of seminars, writing articles, joining, and participating in professional and other relevant organisations. Management of resources • To assist the firm in maximising income and profitability by effective time recording, billing and staff planning. Training • To keep up to date with developments in law and practice. • Individuals who need CPD hours must keep their records up to date and comply with the relevant CPD requirements. Information technology • Wherever possible, to utilise I.T. to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients. • To always maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of the need for data protection. Any other tasks as might from time to time be required Performance measured by • Conducting matters on behalf of clients to their satisfaction. • Careful file management and the keeping of detailed contemporaneous attendance. notes of all work done on behalf of our clients. • Compliance with time recording requirements and reaching financial targets. • Efficiency in dealing with work and accuracy of work produced. • Ability to work with initiative, maintaining a flexible and responsible approach. • Knowledge and use of court rules and procedures. • Personal development and contribution to the overall objectives of the firm. • Good attendance and timekeeping. Person specification • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality, access to justice and affordable legal advice of the highest quality. • Interest in Consumer Law, Environmental Protection and Data Protection Law Would suit candidates with personal injury and/ or clinical negligence experience who are looking for a change in direction. • Ideally qualified lawyer with 3-4 years PQE - exceptional candidates outside this level of qualification will also be considered. We would welcome applications from candidates returning to practice after a career break, • Ability to learn new areas of law quickly and develop new areas or work for the firm. • Demonstrable knowledge in conduct of cases from initial advice through to trial. • Substantial experience in calculating losses in Schedule of Loss (often large and complex). • Relevant experience in analysing complex factual and legal situations and advising clients in accordance with their aims. • Substantial experience in dealing sensitively with clients and experts, providing solutions, and managing difficult situations and conversations. • Ability to analyse complex factual and legal situations and advise as to the critical path that should be followed. • Some relevant experience in creating new business opportunities. • Solid experience in using a variety of IT packages (MS Word, Excel, Case Management Systems and Outlook). • Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing. • Excellent time management skills demonstrated by ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines. • Experience in working and contributing to a team environment. Desirable • Experience in or knowledge of any of these areas will be an added advantage: Personal Injury, clinical negligence, consumer law, environmental protection, data protection law and group claims. Note: Although this role is also open to London, we have a heavy preference for candidates who live acommutable distance to our Manchester office or are willing to relocate to Manchester for this role. About Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firmcommitted to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas. 29 days' holiday per annum inclusive of 4 days' compulsory leave to be taken during the Christmas office closure, plus all public and bank holidays; two weeks' of working elsewhere; contributory pension scheme; life assurance (4 times annual salary); private medical insurance; interest free season ticket loan; childcare vouchers; cycle to work scheme; electric vehicle scheme. Our hybrid working policy for full-time employees is three days in the office and two at home, and we also offer free breakfast and lunch every day for those coming into to the office. We also have annual social activities and genuinely pride ourselves on having a supportive and friendly culture. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work . click apply for full job details