Solicitor / Legal Executive - Civil Liberties Department (Post Office)

Solicitor / Legal Executive / Litigation Executive (Grade A/B) Civil Liberties Department – Post Office Team Manchester Salary – Highly Competitive About the Role: My Client is seeking talented and passionate fee earners to join a nationally recognised Civil Liberties team working on one of the most significant legal battles in UK history – representing clients in civil claims against the Post Office following the Horizon IT scandal. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a specialist team dedicated to righting wrongs, delivering justice, and supporting clients through complex, high-profile litigation. You’ll work closely with colleagues, counsel, and experts to secure life-changing results for victims of one of the biggest miscarriages of justice the country has ever seen. They are recruiting for two experienced fee earners (Grade B or above) to run their own caseloads, plus one additional role within the team. What You’ll Be Doing:   - Representing clients in civil actions from inception to resolution. - Liaising with clients, counsel, defendants, and third parties. - Reviewing documentation and evidence with a forensic eye for detail. - Drafting complex schedules of loss and carrying out detailed quantification of claims. - Obtaining and interpreting expert medical and accountancy evidence. - Progressing cases efficiently within legal frameworks and managing client expectations. - Litigating matters where necessary. - Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the team’s development. - Engaging in business development to strengthen the department’s profile. What they’re Looking For:   - Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Litigation Executive. - Strong background in quantification of loss – whether from serious injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease, or civil liberties. - Excellent drafting skills (letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of loss). - Proven ability to scrutinise evidence and apply a forensic approach. - Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to support vulnerable clients with empathy and professionalism. - Strong organisational and time management abilities. - Litigation experience desirable but not essential. - A proactive, positive, and “can-do” attitude, with a genuine passion for justice. What’s on Offer:   - Highly competitive salary with bonus opportunities. - Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. - Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. - Enhanced family-friendly leave policies. - Life insurance and referral programme. - Supportive, approachable, and collaborative team culture. - Clear commitment to professional development and career progression. Why Join? This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a legal team making history. You’ll be working on cases that have national significance, within a firm recognised for its progressive, people-first approach and long-standing commitment to standing up for justice. Please forward your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.