Senior Lawyer - Litigation

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dorchester is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and representation in court. This role involves engaging in complex and varied legal matters that directly impact the local community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal advice related to prosecutions and debt recovery, and will work within a supportive and collaborative team culture. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide clear and detailed written legal advice.
• Experience in prosecutions, possession proceedings and debt recovery.
• Experience attending Magistrates and County Courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to internal and external clients.
• Attend court for representation.
• Support and supervise members of the Litigation team.

Job description

Overview

This is not a typical public sector legal team - we are a busy future-focused team, proud of our professional expertise and high standards and confident in our service. You'll join a dedicated team and unified service which foster a strong culture of support, respect and integrity both within the Council and for external customers. You will build your career in a modern, flexible and inclusive organisation. Everyone who joins our service is supported to develop their legal career and expand their specialist knowledge and skills. You will be positively challenged with a varied caseload and be involved with interesting work from the outset.

Our flexible and hybrid working arrangements support you to enjoy a healthier work-life balance and well-being.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior Litigation Lawyer in Dorset Council you will be involved in work that is complex, interesting and varied and which contributes to making a positive difference to the residents of Dorset.

You will need to provide clear and detailed written legal advice to both internal and external clients on matters such as prosecutions, possession proceedings and debt recovery. You will attend the Magistrates and County Courts and provide representation, where appropriate. You will provide support, and when required supervision of members of the Litigation team. You will attend weekly team meetings, which support collaborative working and you will be supported in regular 1:1's to achieve your objectives for learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and detailed written legal advice to internal and external clients on prosecutions, possession proceedings and debt recovery.
• Attend the Magistrates and County Courts and provide representation, where appropriate.
• Provide support, and when required supervision of members of the Litigation team.
• Attend weekly team meetings to support collaborative working.
• Engage in regular 1:1s to achieve objectives for learning and development.