Civil Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local authority in South West London is looking for a Civil Litigation Lawyer for a maternity cover contract. This full-time position involves managing a diverse caseload in a supportive legal department, offering high-quality work within a positive team culture. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in public sector litigation and be skilled in both drafting and communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil litigation, ideally in a local authority.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse civil litigation matters including property disputes and discrimination claims.
• Provide clear legal advice to senior officers and draft accurate legal documents.

Skills

Civil Procedure

Litigation Practice

Communication

Drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX

Job description

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Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority in South West London for an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house legal team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal professional with a solid background in public sector litigation to take on a broad and engaging caseload. The role sits within a supportive, collaborative legal department that services multiple boroughs, offering both high-quality work and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters, including:
• (Non-residential) property litigation
• Commercial and contract disputes
• Debt recovery
• Public law-related disputes
• Discrimination and equality claims
• Injunctions and non-housing judicial reviews
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to senior officers, Members, and other internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure legal risk is managed effectively in line with the authority’s strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX with proven experience in civil litigation (ideally within a local authority or public sector environment).
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation practice.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid model – 2 days per week in the office (South West London).
• Full-time (35 hours per week) with flexible start times where possible.
• Fixed-term maternity cover for 11 months, with potential for extension.