Litigation Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the South-West is seeking a locum Senior Litigation Lawyer for a 3-month contract. This fully remote role offers a competitive rate of £55 per hour, negotiable based on PQE. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, advise on litigation matters, and supervise junior team members. Recent experience is required to apply for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in litigation.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload including property and civil litigation.
• Experience in advising on criminal and civil litigation matters.

Responsibilities

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

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.