Remote Litigation Lawyer (3-Month Contract)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-month contract

Mostly remote with occasional office

Occasional court attendance

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Reigate is seeking a seasoned Litigation Lawyer for a 3-month contract, predominantly remote. You will handle a diverse non-insurance civil litigation caseload for a Local Authority, including adult social care debt recovery, property and commercial disputes, and related advisory work.

The ideal candidate is a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with strong drafting, advocacy and case-management skills, able to work independently to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with a valid practising certificate.
• Extensive litigation experience, preferably within a Local Authority setting.
• Proven ability to manage property, commercial, and debt recovery disputes.
• Strong skills in drafting, advocacy, and case management.
• Capable of working independently and meeting multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload of non-insurance litigation matters.
• Offer practical legal advice to senior officers and client departments.
• Draft legal documents and instructions for Counsel.
• Attend meetings and undertake advocacy when required.
• Handle cases involving Adult Social Care debt recovery, property disputes, and commercial disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Stakeholder management

Time management

Independent working

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / CILEX

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Reigate is seeking a seasoned Litigation Lawyer for a 3-month contract, predominantly remote. You will handle a diverse non-insurance civil litigation caseload for a Local Authority, including adult social care debt recovery, property and commercial disputes, and related advisory work.

The ideal candidate is a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with strong drafting, advocacy and case-management skills, able to work independently to deadlines.