Hybrid - Assistant Lawyer

Belmont Recruitment; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks an Assistant Lawyer for the Royal Borough of Greenwich in Woolwich. The role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister to handle cases related to licensing and prosecutions, supporting the Council's functions with the opportunity to advocate directly in court. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload are essential. The position offers £180 per day, 35 hours per week, for a 6-month contract from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
• Strong understanding and relevant experience in Licensing and Prosecution law.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal work allocated in Housing & Litigation Team.
• Support the Council's Regulatory and Licensing functions.
• Advocate in the Magistrates Courts regarding licensing & prosecutions.

Skills

Understanding of Licensing and Prosecution law

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Assistant Lawyer – Royal Borough of Greenwich

Salary: £180 per day
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: The Woolwich Centre, SE186HQ

Senior Lawyer for the conduct of legal work in respect of matters allocated in the Housing & Litigation Team in relation to Licensing & Prosecution matters.

As Assistant Prosecutions Lawyer (Housing and Litigation), you will play a key role in supporting the Council's Regulatory and Licensing functions. You'll be responsible for a varied and rewarding caseload focused on licensing & prosecutions law in relation to criminal litigation and licensing matters, with the opportunity to advocate directly in the Magistrates Courts.

Essential Criteria

• A qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
• Strong understanding of Licensing and Prosecution law, with relevant experience.
• Full conduct of a caseload of criminal litigation matters: taking instructions, negotiating with relevant parties, preparing matters for court proceedings, drafting pleadings, informations, and all relevant documents, liaising with solicitors, the courts and external agencies, and all ancillary matters.
• Full conduct of licensing matters: receiving instructions, liaising with relevant parties, assisting with the preparation of matters for consideration by the Council's Licensing Committee.
• Appear as advocate on behalf of the Council before the Magistrates Court, or instruct Counsel as appropriate.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to the Council's values, equality, and service excellence.