Civil Litigation Lawyer

London Borough of Redbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer with housing law and debt recovery experience to join the Council on a fixed term basis.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation and handle civil cases in the County Court, High Court and Magistrates Court, providing expert advice and managing a complex caseload.

Qualifications

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification.
• Experience in civil law and procedure, preferably in a local government context.
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to litigation, advising on evidence and procedure and the conduct of any trials.
• Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

Skills

Civil litigation

Housing law

Debt recovery

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or FILEX

Job description

Location: Lynton House, Ilford, IG1

Fixed Term up to 2 years – Full Time (36hrs pw)

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a Civil Litigation Lawyer with experience of housing law and debt recovery to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a fixed term basis.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of civil litigation related work and have conduct of civil cases in the County Court, High Court and Magistrates Court.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to litigation, advising on evidence and procedure and the conduct of any trials.
• Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
• Have experience in civil law and procedure, preferably in a local government context
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

This post is politically restricted.