2x Public and Planning Litigation Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading Central Government Legal Department is seeking an experienced Public Law Litigation Lawyer for a locum position. With an annual equivalent of £61,200, the role involves managing a complex caseload, providing legal advice, and attending court hearings. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the potential for contract extension, ideal for those with strong public law and litigation experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to Unique Government Work

Potential contract extension

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience.
• Ability to meet time and billing targets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a complex Public law and/or Planning litigation caseload.
• Draft detailed advice on legal merits, risks, and litigation strategy.
• Attend Court hearings with Counsel.

Skills

Public Law experience

Litigation experience

Organisational skills

Legal analytical skills

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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