Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Chatham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer for a Local Authority in Kent. The hybrid role offers part-time or full-time hours and regular attendance at offices and courts.

Candidates should be adept at managing a varied caseload, advising clients, and drafting pleadings. You will handle civil and criminal litigation, including housing matters, environmental prosecutions, and fly tipping, with court appearances anticipated monthly.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil and criminal litigation.
• Experience with housing litigation and court appearances.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and draft pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of civil litigation matters, including housing litigation.
• Undertake a range of criminal litigation matters, e.g. environmental prosecutions and fly tipping.
• Attend court hearings, as required (monthly).

Skills

Civil litigation

Criminal litigation

Housing litigation

Court advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Litigation Lawyer

Part-time or full-time

Hybrid Working

Our client, a Local Authority based in Kent is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team on a locum basis. The successful candidate will be required to assist with a range of civil and criminal litigation matters.

Whilst full-time hours would be preferred, a part-time working pattern could be considered.

Regular office and court attendance would be preferred.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Lawyer:

• Undertake a range of civil litigation matters, to include housing litigation
• Undertake a range of criminal litigation matters, e.g. environmental prosecutions and fly tipping
• Attend court hearings, as required (anticipated monthly)

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