Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused police force based in Devon and Cornwall is seeking a qualified Litigation Solicitor to handle a range of legal matters. This hybrid role requires strong advocacy skills and offers a competitive salary alongside flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in Civil Litigation required.
• Experience in public sector is ideal.
• Strong advocacy skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and advise on contentious and non-contentious legal issues.
• Prepare and represent in legal proceedings, including Civil Litigation.
• Attend court across Devon and Cornwall.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal Research

Advising on Legal Issues

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

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Job Description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a community-focused police force based in Devon and Cornwall, which needs a Litigation Solicitor to join their team. This role would be well suited to a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive.

The role offers an equivalent salary of £50,000 to £51,000 and is confirmed on a 6-month fixed-term basis. It is a hybrid role (3 days in the office and 2 days at home).

The Responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor:

• Investigate, research, and advise upon a range of contentious and non-contentious legal issues, including high-profile and high-risk matters.
• Prepare for and carry out advocacy representing the Chief Constable in various legal proceedings including Civil Litigation and general police law.
• Attend court across various locations in Devon and Cornwall.

The Person:

• MUST be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with 2+ years of PQE in Civil Litigation and a current practicing certificate.
• Ideally, someone with public sector experience.
• Someone with strong advocacy skills and able to attend court when required.

The Benefits of the Litigation Solicitor Position:

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible hours.
• Hybrid working.

If this Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email at [emailprotected] or by phone at 01772208969.

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