Local Government Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local government team in Birmingham seeks a Solicitor with 0-2 years PQE. You will manage cases involving housing disrepair and social care, contributing to significant legal matters impacting communities. The firm offers a supportive culture, strong career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Mentorship opportunities

Work-life balance

Career progression

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Solicitor with up to 2 Years PQE.
• Interest in local government law required.
• Strong communication and teamworking skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and managing cases for local authority clients.
• Handling housing disrepair, social care, property damage, and other legal matters.
• Attending client meetings and court sessions.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamworking

Job description

Local Government Solicitor, NQ – 2 Years PQE, Birmingham, £45,000+ (DOE) – Are you a newly qualified solicitor or have up to 2 years PQE with a passion for local government law? Join this dynamic and growing Local Government Team in Birmingham, where you’ll work on a wide range of high-profile and meaningful matters impacting communities across the region. JOB REF: 0266.

THE ROLE:
• As a Solicitor within this team, you'll be supporting and managing cases across a diverse local authority client base.
• You will be responsible for housing disrepair, social care, property damage and EL, PL and Highways
• You will attend client meetings and court, instruct counsel and other experts, document review, drafting, and preparation for hearings and other ad hoc duties.
• Supporting more senior members of the team, you will also handle your own files.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from solicitors with up to 2 Years PQE with a real interest in this area of law.
• Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to caseloads
• It is essential that you have strong communication and teamworking skills

ON OFFER:
• This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a respected and well-established local government team.
• Supportive team culture and mentorship
• A firm that values work-life balance and career progression
• Competitive remuneration package.

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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