Civil litigation and judicial Senior Lawyer (REMOTE)

Essential Employment; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm is seeking a Senior Lawyer specializing in civil litigation and judicial review for a full-time, temporary position. The role can be performed remotely, and candidates should have experience in local government law, alongside the ability to supervise junior lawyers. Responsibilities include managing a legal caseload, providing advice and representation, and participating in training events. Interested candidates should apply with their CV or via email, quoting the reference number.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation and judicial review required.
• Supervisory experience with junior team members is preferred.
• Basic DBS check required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a caseload in allocated areas of law.
• Respond to requests for legal advice and representation.
• Manage all aspects of court representation as required.
• Advise clients on various legal issues and participate in training.
• Determine appeals under various internal procedures.
• Assist the Emergency Duty Team with out-of-hours service.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Judicial review experience

Local government experience

Supervisory skills

Job description

Civil litigation and judicial Senior Lawyer (REMOTE) needed, £42.67ph

PAYE - Reference: 5285620

The Litigation & Planning team is seeking an experienced local government lawyer ideally with substantial recent experience in civil litigation and judicial review. You will also be expected to offer some supervision to junior members of the team.

• Role can be worked remotely.
• You will ideally have judicial review and local government experience.
• Subject to Basic DBS check.
• Part time or full time available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a caseload in an area of law allocated.
• Respond to requests for advice, representation etc. from employees.
• Manage all aspects of court representation as required.
• Advise and/or present to courts, meetings, members at formal appeal hearings or as required by the County Solicitor.
• Assume a lead role in advising clients on specialist aspects of law and practice as required, e.g. Procurement, Employment, Human Rights, Child Care, Adult Social Care, Property and organise/participate in training events as appropriate and/or necessary.
• Determine appeals under the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure of the Local Government Pension Scheme and various internal appeal procedures if required.
• Take part in the Legal Services’ Out of Hours service to provide assistance to the Emergency Duty Team on matters of Childcare and Adult Social Care.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by one of the Legal Service managers.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.