Abuse/Social Care Solicitor - #1619671

Social Care / Abuse - Solicitor - Liverpool - Up to £50,000 salary

The Role

We are pleased to represent a Legal 500 insurance firm in their search for a Solicitor to join their Abuse/Social Care team, defending claims made against Social Care providers and Local Authorities.

Due to the development and continued growth of the firm’s Social Care department, it is now seeking to appoint a Solicitor to represent both Local Authorities and Social Care providers in claims brought against them relating to failure to remove children, bullying, claims under the Human Rights Act and issues surrounding data protection.

Often these cases garner significant media attention, so the ideal Candidate will come from a background in which they have handled press liaison and management.

The Candidate

• A Solicitor with NQ-6 Years' PQE


• Prior Personal Injury Experience


• Experience in working on cases with high levels of press and media attention


• Able to conduct evidence reviews, allegation drafting and prepare opening notes


• Excellent organisation and time-management skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts


• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary– up to £50,000 depending on experience


• Superb working environment


• 28 days annual leave


• Ongoing Training and Development


• Progression Opportunities


• Supportive working environment


• Market leading bonus structure


• Accessible to public transport (transport links to train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: ***************@williamjamesrecruitment.com