Litigation Lawyer

Huntress; Chatham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntress represents a client in seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their Place Team on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months. The role focuses on delivering high-quality legal advice and representation within a busy local authority legal service.

Key responsibilities include handling civil litigation and Housing Act 2004 appeals, providing independent advocacy and drafting, while ensuring adherence to governance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified barrister, solicitor, or experienced Fellow of ILEx with full practising certificate.
• Proven civil litigation experience including Housing Act 2004 appeals and First-Tier Tribunal advocacy.
• Ability to draft without supervision and manage a caseload autonomously.
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to explain complex legal arguments clearly.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation and Housing Act 2004 appeals, including advocacy in the First-Tier Tribunal.
• Provide high-quality legal advice, assistance and representation to the Council across relevant areas of law.
• Advise on interpretation and application of council policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Comply with quality assurance procedures, SLAs and performance management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal drafting

Advocacy

Interpreting legislation

Independent working

Education

Qualified lawyer (Barrister/Solicitor) with practising certificate

Tools

First-Tier Tribunal experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their Place Team on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months. This is a great opportunity for a qualified lawyer to deliver high-quality legal advice and representation within a busy, supportive local authority legal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling civil litigation, including appeals under the Housing Act 2004 in the First-Tier Tribunal, with associated advocacy
• Providing high-quality legal advice, assistance and representation to the Council across relevant areas of law
• Advising on the interpretation and application of council policies, procedures and governance requirements
• Complying with quality assurance procedures, service level agreements and performance management requirements
• Contributing to a culture of learning, knowledge sharing and excellence within Legal Services
• Liaising with stakeholders in a way that promotes the Council's values and behaviours

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified barrister, solicitor, or experienced Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with a full, valid practising certificate
• Proven experience in civil litigation, including Housing Act 2004 appeals and First-Tier Tribunal advocacy
• Licensing experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to draft without supervision and manage a caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to explain complex legal arguments clearly
• Strong understanding of relevant law, with the ability to keep up to date with legislative changes
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a wider team

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.