Litigation Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Surrey is seeking a part-time Litigation Lawyer for a 3-month contract. The role involves managing housing litigation cases, leading on major court cases, and preparing legal documents. Candidates must have experience in housing litigation and prosecution. The position offers flexible working days and hybrid working options, requiring a commitment of 20 hours per week, ideally with office attendance on Thursdays.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Experience required in Housing Litigation.
• Experience working cases in the prosecution stages.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of housing litigation cases, up to and including prosecution stage.
• Leading on two major cases in January, requiring a court presence.
• Preparing settlement agreements, court orders, and procedural correspondence.
• Working alongside two ASB officers.
• Evaluating settlement options and negotiating resolutions.

Skills

Housing Litigation

Prosecution Experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a local authority based in Surrey, for a Litigation Lawyer on a 3-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a part‑time basis (20 hours per week). The hourly rate is negotiable but likely to be around £50‑55 p / h via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience in housing litigation and prosecution as well as access their own vehicle.

Duties will include (but are not limited to) :

• Managing a caseload of housing litigation cases, up to and including prosecution stage
• Leading on two major cases in January, requiring a court presence
• Preparing settlement agreements, court orders, and procedural correspondence
• Working alongside two ASB officers
• Evaluating settlement options and negotiating resolutions

Skills and experience required :

• Experience required in Housing Litigation
• Experience working cases in the prosecution stages

Rewards and benefits :

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours :

20 hours per week – they are ideally looking for someone to attend the office on Thursdays, but the rest of the hours can be completed any other day (within working hours)

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