Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in West Yorkshire is seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This hybrid role involves managing a diverse civil litigation caseload, drafting legal documents, and preparing for hearings. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors with relevant certifications and experience handling a broad range of civil litigation. The position offers competitive pay rates and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay depending on experience

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FILEX necessary for the role.
• Must possess relevant Civil Litigation certification.
• Strong experience in managing a civil litigation caseload required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied civil litigation caseload including Judicial Reviews and ASB matters.
• Draft legal documentation such as pleadings and statements.
• Prepare for hearings and represent the authority as needed.

Skills

Civil Litigation certification

Strong experience in handling diverse civil litigation

Public sector experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate or FILEX

Job description

Service Care Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-regarded Local Authority, based in West Yorkshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer to their dynamic in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who thrives in a varied public-sector role and is seeking meaningful work within a supportive environment.

Role: Civil litigation Lawyer
Location: Bradford - hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £50 to £55ph
PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 to £48.44ph
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied civil litigation caseload, including:
• Judicial Reviews (JRs)
• Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) matters
• General civil claims against the authority
• Housing-related litigation
• Debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Drafting pleadings, statements, orders and legal documentation.
• Preparing matters for hearings and representing the authority where required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate or FILEX
• Must have relevant Civil Litigation certification
• Strong experience in handling a broad civil litigation caseload
• Public sector experience is desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours

If this Civil Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Aanisah Khan on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

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