Civil Litigation Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their dynamic team in East Anglia. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of contentious matters within local authority, providing you with the chance to develop your specialism in a supportive environment. You will manage your own portfolio of cases, advising on complex legal issues such as housing, debt recovery, and judicial reviews. With a flexible work-life balance and the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of legal professionals, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in public law.

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 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and negotiate with clients.
• Manage a portfolio of cases including housing and debt recovery.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Advocacy

Negotiation

Local Authority Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

FCILEx

Job description

Job Description

Civil Litigation Lawyer

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

Location: East Anglia

Working: 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 handle any matter that falls into civil litigation within 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 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.