Civil Liberties Lawyer

We have a new opening in our Civil Liberties team for a Solicitor with 4+ years PQE who wants to lead a team.

Are you looking to join an award-winning law firm?

Did you know we are rated 4.5 stars on Trust Pilot?

Do you want to use your legal knowledge to make a positive difference?

Do you need a good work-life balance?

Who are we?

We are the Jackson Lees Group, committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. Starting as a small group of solicitors in Liverpool, we now have over 200 staff across Liverpool, Heswall, Hoylake, and Manchester.

What do we need?

Due to our growth, we are recruiting a Senior Civil Liberties Lawyer/Team Head based in our Liverpool office (applications from other locations are welcome due to hybrid working). The role involves providing high-quality legal services to our clients, ensuring compliance with our policies and regulatory standards.

What do you need?

• 4+ years PQE
• Experience in Inquests, Civil Liberties law, and Legal Aid funding
• Strong leadership skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to build lasting client relationships
• Trustworthiness

Key Accountabilities

• Managing a caseload of post-inquest civil claims and Actions Against the Police
• Supervising lawyers and paralegals
• Achieving billing targets
• Supporting and developing team members
• Participating in departmental meetings and suggesting improvements
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and regulatory standards
• Drafting press releases and marketing articles to share client stories

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Referral bonus
• Company events
• PayCare Health
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working with home office equipment provided
• Unlimited access to training courses
• Opportunities for progression (e.g., Associate/Associate Director tracks)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including minority ethnic backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disabled people, and those from diverse social and age groups.