Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer for a 3-month remote role. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including property and civil litigation. Supervisory experience is valued, and the position offers a competitive rate of £55 per hour. Recent litigation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in litigation required.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload sought.
• Experience in guiding and supervising junior lawyers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including property and civil litigation.
• Advise on planning enforcement and education matters.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Skills

Property litigation

Civil litigation

Advising on criminal matters

Team supervision

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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.