Civil Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority partner is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload including landlord & tenant issues, data protection claims, and more. The role offers remote working and flexible hours, ideal for qualified solicitors with civil litigation experience. This is a unique opportunity to represent the Council in court and provide essential legal advice. Applicants should have a strong background in civil law and local authority experience is highly regarded.

Benefits

Remote working

Weekly pay based on experience

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Solicitor with significant civil litigation experience.
• Previous local authority experience is highly desirable.
• Comfortable representing the Council in court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad civil litigation caseload on behalf of the Council.
• Conduct cases through to conclusion, including advocacy and court representation.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Court representation

Landlord & Tenant litigation

Data protection claims

Boundary disputes

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is currently working in partnership with a well-regarded local authority, based in Dudley, which is looking to recruit an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor.

Job Details

Job Title: Civil Litigation Solicitor

Umbrella Rate: £60-£65 per hour

PAYE Inc Rate: £52.79 - £57.14

Location: Dudley - Remote

Hours: 4 days per week

Duration: Up to 6 months

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a broad civil litigation caseload on behalf of the Council, including:

• Landlord & Tenant litigation.


• Council tax recovery and litigation.


• Data protection and information-related claims.


• Boundary disputes.


• Vexatious complainants.


• Highways and pothole claims.


• General civil litigation matters.

Responsibility includes conducting cases through to conclusion, advocacy, representation in court, and providing clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.

About You

Be a qualified Solicitor with significant civil litigation experience.

Previous local authority experience is highly desirable.

Comfortable representing the Council in court proceedings.

Benefits

• Remote working.


• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.


• Flexible hours.

If this Civil Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250