Legal Officer Litigation

TN United Kingdom; Castleford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim legal professional to join their dynamic legal department. This exciting role involves managing litigation cases related to housing and tenancy issues, drafting essential legal documents, and representing the organization in court. With a focus on delivering high-quality legal services, you will have the opportunity to work from home while also attending court in Wakefield. If you have a passion for law and a desire to make a significant impact in the legal field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and handling housing and tenancy related cases.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and representing clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including Statements of Case and Witness Statements.
• Represent the organization in court and provide legal advice.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Drafting

Court Representation

Legal Research

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Our client requires an interim to join their legal department to work on cases associated with a wide range of housing and tenancy related issues. The work will involve creating draft Statements of Case, Witness Statements, Affidavits, Instructions to Counsel and such other documents as may be required as well as taking instructions and rendering advice generally.

In short, the role sits in litigation and will involve taking a case through to court and attending court to represent the organisation. The court appearance is in Wakefield, and most of the week this role will require working from home.