Role:

Actions Against Public Authorities - Director

A nationwide leading law firm is looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor/Director for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.We are is seeking a skilled and experienced Solicitor Director to join its Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department.Key responsibilities include managing case preparation, conducting legal research, taking statements of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attending court hearings and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting with an outsourcing project.Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metLead and manage the Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest departmentResponsible for mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre and post-issue claimant litigation.Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervision of a small team.Attending clients, taking instructions and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals.Ability to help in marketing the department and the firm through social media.Proven Supervisory experience managing legal teams or departmentsExperience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMSAbility to demonstrate experience in all areas of Claimant litigationMust meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposesOn offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the TandC''s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.#