Who are we?

The Jackson Lees Group is a leading North West law firm and part of The MAPD Group. What started as a small Liverpool practice has grown into a multi‑office firm with more than 200 colleagues across Liverpool, Hoylake, Heswall and Churchtown. We are proud of our culture, our values, and our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services while supporting our people to be the best version of themselves.

What do we need?

• Managing an individual caseload proactively and in line with departmental standards

• Liaising with clients to take instructions, provide case updates and give advice, including sensitively supporting vulnerable clients and those experiencing bereavement

• Communicating clearly with clients, other lawyers and counsel to progress matters efficiently

• Attending court hearings, including in-person, remote and telephone hearings

• Reviewing disclosed case material thoroughly and identifying key issues

• Meeting individual chargeable hours and billing targets

• Preparing well-organised document bundles, including court bundles

• Attending conferences with clients and counsel as required 

• Drafting detailed, case-specific documents, including letters of claim, instructions to counsel, court summaries and advice letters

• Maintaining accurate email and file records, including document management, appropriate file notes and communication logs

• Managing case funding appropriately, including monitoring funding limits and preparing applications where required

• Preparing cases for billing and working with the billing team to conclude costs matters promptly

• Working collaboratively with junior members of the team and delegating tasks appropriately

Key Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years’ PQE, or equivalent experience
• Experience of inquests
• Experience of civil actions against the police, state authorities or similar litigation
• Experience of working with legal aid funding
• Experience of working with alternative funding options
• Excellent file management and administration abilities
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with existing clients and contacts to support ongoing work
• Experience of meeting or exceeding KPIs, including chargeable hours and billing requirements
• Experience of marketing and media communications relating to casework
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Demonstrated passion for, and commitment to, human rights advocacy, access to justice and civil liberties work

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Referral bonus
• Free Health Cash Plan
• Pension plan
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid / working from home options
• Unlimited access to training academy courses

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.