Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer for an initial 3-month period. This fully remote role offers a negotiable rate of approximately £55 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload of property and civil litigation, advising on legal matters, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will possess recent litigation experience and strong advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in litigation is required.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload including general civil litigation.
• Experience providing guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including property litigation and judicial review proceedings.
• Advise on criminal and civil litigation matters.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior members of the Litigation team.

Skills

Property litigation

Civil litigation

Judicial review proceedings

Criminal litigation

Advisory skills

Job description

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We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the South-West, who are recruiting for a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer to join the team for 3-months initially.

The role can be on a fully remote basis, with a rate in the region of £55p/hour UMB, negotiable subject to PQE.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a varied caseload including property litigation, highways and general civil litigation, including debt recovery and judicial review proceedings
• Advising on a range of criminal and civil litigation matters, involving planning enforcement and education matters
• Providing guidance and supervision to junior members of the Litigation team

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.