Civil Litigation Solicitor

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

£56,133 – £66,648 | Northampton | Hybrid Working

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This is a genuinely distinctive opportunity for an experienced civil litigator to join a newly formed in-house legal team serving Northamptonshire's Police, Fire and Rescue Service, and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

The Role

You will manage a caseload of civil litigation matters including claims for false imprisonment, misfeasance, malicious prosecution, wrongful arrest, occupational stress, and road traffic incidents, alongside the risk management considerations that arise from these.

You will handle both pre-issued and issued claims, and while advocacy is not required, there is scope for disclosure challenges and case management hearings for those who want to develop in that direction.

You will be well supported. Two experienced paralegals and a dedicated civil investigator handle the investigative groundwork on claims before they reach you, and workloads are managed sensibly, with overflow outsourced rather than piled onto the team.

Why Join

The team is at an exciting point in its development. There is real scope to help shape how legal services are delivered across the organisation. xwzovoh The successful candidate will have exposure to Gold Command Group and work closely with senior force leadership. If you want work that carries genuine weight and profile, this delivers it.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow
• Strong background in defendant litigation (public liability or similar)
• Comfortable managing complex, sensitive matters with sound judgement

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £56,133 – £66,648
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days on-site in Northampton)
• Flexitime with TOIL accrued above 37 hours
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 with service
• Free on-site parking