Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Durham is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer for a hybrid role. This 3-month contract offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate. You will conduct various legal matters and represent the Council in litigation, requiring solid technical skills and a minimum of three years' post-qualified experience.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Working

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• 3 years of post-qualified experience handling litigated civil claims.
• Ability to manage cases from issue of proceedings to trial.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Lawyer in litigation; conduct civil and criminal matters.
• Undertake high-quality advocacy for the Council.
• Draft legal documentation as required.

Skills

Strong technical lawyer

Good written and oral communication skills

Education

Solicitor/Barrister or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a expanding local authority based in Durham. They are seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.

If you have experience in Civil Litigation and are looking for a new challenge, then this Civil Litigation Lawyer role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please find below further details with regards to this position and assignment.

Role: Civil Litigation Lawyer
Location: Durham/Hybrid Working
Umbrella Rate: £50 - £60 an hour
PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £44.48 - £48.87 depending on experience
Contract Length: 3 Months ongoing

Responsibilities as a Civil Litigation Lawyer:

• To support and assist the Senior Lawyer and be responsible for conducting matters in the following areas: Licensing matters; Criminal litigation matters; Civil litigation matters; Contentious housing matters; and Such other matters and work types as may from time to time be required.

• To undertake high quality advocacy, representing the Council before courts and tribunals.
• To draft legal documentation, appropriate with the nature and grading of the post.
• To undertake all work assigned to them in a competent and professional manner.

About you as a Civil Litigation Lawyer:

• 3 year’s of post qualified experience handling litigated civil claims as a Solicitor/Barrister or Legal Executive
• Ability to manage litigated cases from issue of proceedings to trial
• Strong technical lawyer with good written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

• Flexible Hours
• Hybrid Working
• Weekly Pay

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Civil Litigation Lawyer vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, [e-mail], or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.