Criminal & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority consultancy seeks a Locum Civil & Criminal Lawyer for a 3-month engagement with potential for extension. This full-time role includes predominantly remote work with occasional court attendance. The ideal candidate will have experience in Prosecutions and Licensing matters and proficiency in managing civil and criminal litigation cases. A strong advocacy background is required.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Prosecutions and Licensing matters.
• Demonstrated experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and provide legal advice on Civil & Criminal Litigation.
• Conduct Case Preparation and case management.
• Act as advocate on behalf of Local Authority at Magistrates Court.

Skills

Experience in Prosecutions

Experience in Licensing matters

Case management skills

Advocacy skills

Knowledge of Housing Law

Job description

Locum Civil & Criminal Lawyer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Home Counties

Position: Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Organisation: Home Counties based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, Court attendance when required

Hourly Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have experience in handling Prosecutions & Licensing matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties may include:

• Manage a caseload and provide legal advice on a wide mix of Civil & Criminal Litigation to include Prosecutions, Taxi/Premises Licensing, Housing, Homelessness & Employment
• Conduct Case Preparation and case management of allocated cases for Court purposes and liaise with the relevant Clients from various departments within the Local Authority
• Act as advocate on behalf of Local Authority at Magistrates Court, whilst also reviewing work to ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Covering a mix of Housing Law focusing on Housing (possessions and injunctions), ASB, homelessness and Disrepair claims, unauthorised encampments – Magistrates Court procedure

If you’re interested in this Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross directly via phone or email for further information on:

[e-mail] / [e-mail]

07441916435

Job Reference: J92218