Civil Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of contentious matters within civil litigation, particularly for local authorities. You will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, managing your own caseload, and negotiating effectively with clients and professionals alike. With flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, this position allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful legal work. Join a diverse and experienced team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Attractive hourly rate

Diverse and experienced team

Genuine variety in work

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with local authority experience in civil litigation.
• Ability to conduct advocacy is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage a portfolio of cases.
• Negotiate and advise on complex civil litigation matters.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Local Authority Experience

Advocacy

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

FCILEx

Job description

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Rate: £50 - 60 per hour umbrella (Locum/Interim)

Location: East Anglia

Working: Remote / Hybrid

About the Civil Litigation Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership are looking for a qualified lawyer who has good local authority experience, and can deal with a range of in-house contentious matters. Candidates should have rounded experience to take on any matter within civil litigation for the Local Authority. The ability to conduct advocacy would also be an advantage when necessary.

Key Responsibilities of the Civil Litigation Lawyer role:

As a litigation lawyer in the litigation section, you will provide clear, comprehensive professional legal advice to all clients and be comfortable negotiating with other professionals. Lawyers manage a portfolio of their own cases, advising on complex matters including, but not limited to:

• Housing matters
• Debt recovery
• Homelessness decision matters
• Possession orders
• Injunctions
• Judicial Review matters

You'll have a brilliant opportunity to develop your specialism with the support of like-minded people and an experienced team around you.

Benefits of the Civil Litigation Lawyer role:

• A flexible work-life balance with smarter working arrangements including remote working
• An attractive hourly rate for the position in the council
• A diverse and experienced team with a wealth of public law knowledge and talent
• Genuine variety in your work

We are looking for full-time or 4 days per week and flexible working candidates, with the organisation currently working in a remote or hybrid manner and offering flexi time.

You will need to be a qualified Solicitor, barrister or FCILEx to apply. Local Government experience is essential.

How to apply for the Civil Litigation Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.