Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support agency is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to handle education prosecution matters. The role offers hybrid working and competitive umbrella rates ranging from £50 to £55 per hour, with a contract length of 3 months. Ideal candidates will possess strong litigation skills and be ready to deliver clear legal advice on various disputes. Excellent advocacy and communication skills are essential for this position.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong litigation/dispute resolution experience required.
• Able to meet travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, timely legal advice on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and conduct litigation, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Advise on risk, pre-action protocols, and settlement options.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a bustling local authority, based inDorset, which needs an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their team and handle predominately education prosecutions matters.

Role: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Dorset - hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph
PAYE Rate (Inclusive of holiday): £44.10 - £48.44ph
Contract length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor role:

• Deliver clear, timely legal advice on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and conduct litigation, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Advise on risk, pre-action protocols, and settlement options.

Key Requirements:

• A Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with strong litigation/dispute resolution experience.
• Able to meet travel requirements.
• Excellent advocacy, communication, and drafting skills.

Benefits included with the Litigation Solicitor position:

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

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

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