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

Key Information

Department
Civil Liberties
Responsible to
Alexandra Jones
Contract Term
Permanent
Hours
Full time, Flexible, Hybrid

Are you wanting 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 happy work life balance?

 

Who are we?

We are the Jackson Lees Group and are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. What started off as a small group of Solicitors in Liverpool is now a group of over 200 members of staff spread across Liverpool, Heswall, Hoylake and Manchester. 

What do we need?

Due to continuous growth in the Jackson Lees Group we are currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Liberties Lawyer/ Team Head to be based in our Liverpool Office (applications from other geographical locations welcomed due to hybrid working). The purpose of this position is to provide first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies. 

What do you need?

  • 4+ years PQE
  • Experience of Inquests / Civil Liberties law and Legal Aid funding
  • Team management experience preferred
  • Excellent leadership skills and a positive attitude
  • Ability to build long lasting relationships with Clients
  • Trustworthy

Key Accountabilities 

  • Managing a caseload of of post-inquest civil claims and Actions Against the Police matters
  • Supervising a team of Lawyers and Paralegals
  • Being accountable for billing targets
  • Supporting and developing lawyers in the team
  • Actively participate in departmental meetings, suggesting improvements to our services/ processes where appropriate
  • Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and regulatory requirements
  • Draft press releases and marketing articles to share our clients’ stories.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive basic salary 

  • 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) 

  • Referral bonus 

  • Company events 

  • PayCare Health Provider 

  • Pension 

  • Death in Service 

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment

  • Unlimited access to training academy courses 

  • Opportunities for progression (Associate/ Associate Director leadership track)

 

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.

 

Applications

Please direct all applications to our recruitment team: recruitment@mapdgroup.com