Civil Actions Against Public Authorities Solicitor (2-5 PQE)

Permanent role

We are seeking an experienced and tenacious civil liberties Solicitor/Associate Solicitor to join our Civil Actions team in London to conduct a range of civil claims for damages including inquests.

The successful applicant will have 2 to 5 years post qualification experience with excellent experience in at least one of our niche range of practice areas.

The role will involve taking over an existing case load and managing and expanding your own civil actions caseload, particularly, in the following areas:

  • Civil claim for damages against police forces and other public authorities 
  • Inquests 
  • Breaches of the Human Rights Act
  • Breaches of the DPA and breach of confidence
  • Child abuse claims against public authorities

The other responsibilities of the successful applicant will include:

  • Managing more junior members of staff
  • Contributing to the management and running of the firm
  • Undertaking firm promotion and development activities

 

Applications from lawyers with expertise in related areas are welcome.

For more information: Please see the person specification

Job title and salary: Dependent on experience

To apply: please send CV together with a completed application form to matthewgoldvacancy@matthewgold.co.uk

Closing date: 12 November 2018