ABOUT US

Hudgell Solicitors is proud to be one of the country’s most progressive and experienced law firms, committed to ‘Righting Wrongs’, fighting for clients, standing up for the vulnerable and giving a voice to those seeking justice.
For more than 25 years we’ve provided genuine, clear and honest legal advice to people in cases relating to medical negligence, personal or criminal injury, civil liberties, travel and inquests.
You will be joining an award-winning firm – recognised as one of the UK’s Best 200 by The Times.
We are 100% committed to our clients, our people and the community.
With offices in Hull, Manchester, and Newcastle we are a growing and developing firm, whose agile and adaptable approach promises an exciting career.

ABOUT THE ROLES

We are recruiting for three fantastic roles to join our nationally acclaimed Civil Liberties Team to represent clients in civil claims against the Post Office following the Horizon IT scandal and/or related claims or litigation. Are you looking for a new challenge and wanting to work for an ambitious and dynamic firm with a diverse range of high-profile cases then look no further!
This is a great opportunity to join an engaging team of specialists, where everyone works closely to deliver the best results for our clients and their families. You will work with a friendly and supportive team on high profile claims arising from the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
The successful candidate will be either a qualified solicitor, a chartered Legal Executive or a Litigation Executive and have proven experience in the quantification of loss work whether from a background in serious injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease or civil liberties. Prior experience in civil liberties work is not essential.
We are recruiting for two fee earners who will have their own caseloads who will be of a Grade B experience level or above. We are also recruiting for an assistant fee-earner of minimum Grade C level who will assist an experienced Grade A fee earner or a team.
We promote a work life balance with the offering of hybrid and flexible working.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

· Representing clients with civil actions from inception through to conclusion.
· Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants and other parties.
· Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence.
· A core focus on forensic loss analysis and preparation and drafting of complex schedules of loss.
· Obtaining medical/accountancy evidence when required and have the ability to interpret that evidence and advise accordingly.
· Expeditiously progressing cases in line with legal parameters and government frameworks while managing client expectations.
· Litigating cases.
· Actively engaging in business development to ensure high visibility of the department and wider company.
· Developing the skills of junior colleagues in the department.
· Adhering closely to client protocol and process.
· Complying with the required standard for internal procedures.
· Any other duties commensurate with this post.