Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer (Debt Recovery)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbridge London Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer (Debt Recovery) to join its Legal Department in Ilford. You will provide a comprehensive service in civil litigation with a focus on debt recovery and housing law.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation, manage a varied caseload, and advise on complex civil proceedings within a local government context.

Qualifications

• Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualification required.
• Experience in civil litigation, preferably in local government.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedure.
• Experience managing a wide workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals and in civil courts.
• Carry a caseload in civil litigation and debt, with related project matters.
• Report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation and manage a complex, varied caseload.

Skills

Civil litigation

Debt recovery

Advocacy

Case management

Education

Qualified solicitor/barrister/CILEX

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer (Debt Recovery) to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service in this area.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation within the Legal Department. You will provide a comprehensive and professional legal service in all aspects of civil litigation law with a focus on debt recovery.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of civil litigation including housing law and especially debt recovery.

Responsibilities –

Provision of advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals and in civil courts in civil proceedings in relation to the area of specialism.

• Carry a caseload in respect of the area of specialism and related project matters including civil litigation and debt.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, CILEX or similar qualification
• Have experience of civil litigation cases preferably in a local government context
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in the areas of civil litigation
• Experience of managing a wide and varied workload with minimal supervision

Job Description and Person Specification

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Company: Redbridge London Borough Council

Salary: £60,393 – £63,690 per annum

Location: Ilford, London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Legal