Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer

Enfield Council; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Legal Services is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their in-house team. This role is ideal for ambitious professionals looking to impact the borough positively. Responsibilities include managing civil litigation cases and providing top-notch legal advice while supporting the community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave

A blend of remote and office-based working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in carrying heavy caseloads with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of relevant laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality legal advice in civil litigation matters.
• Manage a heavy caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with other teams within the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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The advertised salary is for full time work (36 hours per week), the salary for part time will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Enfield Legal Services are recruiting a Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer, this is a fantastic opportunity for talented and ambitious professionals to join a friendly, committed and highly regarded in-house legal team to help deliver quality legal advice, as well as making a real contribution to the quality of life and sustainability of the borough.

Specialising in general civil litigation including Landlord and Tenant, employment, licensing, commercial litigation, judicial review, injunctions, ASB, possessions, tenancy fraud, we are looking for individuals who are real team players who are self-motivated and flexible.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in the relevant area and will be used to carrying a heavy caseload, working with minimum supervision. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to deal with people at all levels. You will have excellent drafting and negotiating skills and will have a strong understanding of the relevant area(s) of law. Local authority experience is desirable but not essential, provided you have good experience in the right areas of work. Litigator roles will require advocacy experience.

We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. Enfield Legal Services is a friendly and progressive team focussed on delivering our clients’ objectives. We provide training and mentoring for the right candidates and can offer a competitive package. Car parking is available on-site and we are close to two train stations. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. The roles are open to Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX.

The post is part time between 21 to 28 hours per week. This post is classified as a flexible worker and requires 2 days office attendance a week, although during the probationary period to support learning and assisting the post holder to excel in the role office attendance maybe up to 5 days per week.

Applicants are invited to submit a C.V. together with a supporting statement, addressing the criteria outlined in the job role and person specification of the role before the closing date. For more information, please see the attachments at the bottom of this advert.

The roles will sometimes require cross-working with other teams within the department.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Antonia Makanjuola on 020 8132 1122 for an informal discussion.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at [emailprotected] or on 020 8132 1022.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.