Civil Litigation Lawyer — Hybrid, Flexible Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension with 19% total contribution (6

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy additional annual leave

Employee assistance scheme

Store discounts

Flexi hours scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Zusammenfassung

The Civil Litigation team of Sheffield City Council's legal department is seeking a solicitor, barrister or FCILEX with full practising and advocacy rights to manage a personal caseload across disrepair claims, debt recovery and wider commercial litigation.

You will provide authoritative advice to council officers and members to ensure decisions are lawful and represent the council at court and tribunals, attending in person when needed.

Qualifikationen

• Solicitor, barrister or FCILEX with full practising and advocacy rights.
• Experience in civil litigation.
• Court and tribunal advocacy experience.

Aufgaben

• Manage own caseload, including complex civil litigation matters.
• Provide authoritative advice to council officers and members, ensuring decisions are lawful.
• Defend disrepair claims and recover debts as part of civil litigation.
• Handle general commercial and other civil litigation.
• Represent the council at court and tribunal hearings, including in-person appearances.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Advocacy (court & tribunal)

Legal advice & representation

Ability to work under pressure

Ausbildung

Qualified solicitor/barrister/FCILEX

Tools

Legal case management systems

Jobbeschreibung

The Civil Litigation team of Sheffield City Council's legal department is seeking a solicitor, barrister or FCILEX with full practising and advocacy rights to manage a personal caseload across disrepair claims, debt recovery and wider commercial litigation.

You will provide authoritative advice to council officers and members to ensure decisions are lawful and represent the council at court and tribunals, attending in person when needed.