Job Title:                    Civil Liberties Lawyer  

Reporting:                  Reports to Head of Department

Office Location:       Liverpool (Hybrid Working)

Overall purpose:      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.  To act as an ambassador for the group at all times, actively promoting its services.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide great client care through empathy, strong communication and careful   management of clients’ expectations;
• Manage a caseload of post-inquest civil claims and Actions Against the Police matters;
• Nurture relationships with existing clients/ contacts in order to maintain and develop work;
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, suggesting improvements to our services/ processes where appropriate;
• Work to hit/ exceed KPIs including chargeable hours and billing requirements;  
• Draft press releases and marketing articles to share our clients’ stories.

Key experiences:

• 2+ years PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of Inquests / Actions Against the Police and Legal Aid funding
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to build long-lasting relationships with Clients

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Referral bonus
• PayCare
• Pension plan
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment
• Unlimited access to training academy courses

Jackson Lees Group is committed to fostering an accepting and 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.