Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the South-West is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer for an initial 3-month period. This role can be performed fully remotely and offers a rate of £55 per hour. Key responsibilities include handling various types of litigation, advising on civil and criminal matters, and supervising junior team members. Candidates must have recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in property litigation and civil litigation.
• Ability to guide junior members of the litigation team.
• Experience in advising on a range of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload including property and civil litigation.
• Advise on criminal and civil litigation matters.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Property litigation

Civil litigation

Judicial review proceedings

Advising on criminal matters

Supervision of junior staff

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.