Civil Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on a variety of contentious matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive team, focusing on civil litigation in the local authority context. Candidates will manage their own caseload, dealing with complex issues such as housing matters, debt recovery, and judicial reviews. With flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, this position allows for a balanced work-life while contributing to meaningful legal work. If you are a qualified lawyer with a passion for public law and a desire to make a difference, this role could be your next career step.

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 comprehensive legal advice on civil litigation matters.
• Manage a portfolio of cases including housing and debt recovery.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Negotiation

Advocacy

Local Authority Experience

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 which 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 remote or hybrid working 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.