Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in Somerset is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to provide expert legal advice on complex litigation matters. This hybrid role involves handling a diverse caseload, supporting junior staff, and requires a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years of experience. Flexible hours and weekly pay are part of the benefits offered.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Hybrid Working

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in litigation matters.
• Experience in a similar role within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of litigation legal matters from start to completion.
• Support junior colleagues and legal assistants within the department.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Litigation Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a forward-thinking local authority, based in Somerset, which is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their team. In this role you will be providing expert legal advice and support to clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters.

Role: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Somerset – hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £55-£60ph
PAYE inc. rate: £48.41 - £52.76ph
Contract: 3 months ongoing, 25 hours per week

Key responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor role:

• Handle a mixed caseload of litigation legal matters from start to completion.
• The caseload will include but is not limited to homelessness, housing disrepair, Debt recovery, possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour, Traveller encampments and regulatory prosecutions.
• Support junior colleagues and legal assistants within the department.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years of experience in litigation matters.
• Strong legal knowledge and experience in litigation matters.
• Ideally someone with experience of a similar role within the public sector.

Benefits included with the Litigation Solicitor position:

• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend upon experience, interview performance and competency.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.

If this litigation solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [e-mail].

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