2x Public and Planning Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Public Law Litigation Lawyer for a locum role in London. The ideal candidate will manage complex cases, meet deadlines, and contribute to team knowledge sharing. A minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience and strong public law litigation skills are essential. This contract offers an annual equivalent of £61,200 with potential for extension, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to unique government work

Likely extension of contract

Qualifications

• 2 years Post Qualifying Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex Public law and/or Planning litigation caseload.
• Comply with tight Court and client deadlines.
• Attend Court hearings with Counsel.
• Draft legal advice on merits, risks and strategy.
• Draft instructions to Counsel.
• Assist colleagues with their caseloads.
• Contribute to team meetings.

Skills

Strong Public Law experience

Litigation experience

Ability to meet time and billing targets

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a Common Law Country

Job description

Government Public Law Litigation Lawyer

£31.81ph PAYE (£61,200 annual equivalent)

Locum, initial 12 month Contract with the likelihood of extension

London

A Central Government Legal Department are looking for an experienced Public Law Litigation Lawyer or Planning litigation lawyer to join a team that deal with complex and interesting case matter. Our client is looking for passionate individuals to join their dynamic and growing legal Department, and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of complex litigation matters.

As a Public Law Litigation Lawyer you will be working within a team which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members.

Key responsibilities of the Public Law Litigation Lawyer

• Conduct of a complex Public law and/or Planning litigation caseload.
• Complying with tight Court and client deadlines.
• Attending Court hearings with Counsel including in the Regional Courts.
• Drafting detailed advice on legal merits, risks and litigation strategy.
• Drafting detailed instructions to Counsel.
• Assisting colleagues with their caseloads when necessary.
• Assisting with the team's knowledge management/sharing objectives and providing input into client legal awareness projects.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.
• Achieving personal chargeable hours targets.

Required skills and experience of the Public Law Litigation Lawyer

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a Common Law Country
• Strong Public Law experience is essential
• Litigation experience is essential
• Ability to meet time and billing targets is essential
• 2 years Post Qualifying Experience

What is on offer for the Public Law Litigation Lawyer?

• £61,200 Annual Equivalent
• Flexible working arrangements
• Central London Location
• Access to Unique Government Work
• Likely extension of your 12-month contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12-month contract as a Public Law Lawyer.

If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Mark Bladen at Sellick Partnership

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