Solicitor - Litigation

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the East Midlands is looking for a proactive individual to join their Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. You will handle General Civil Litigation and provide legal support on contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, analytical, and advocacy skills. This role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive starting salary of £46,142, moving up to £49,282 based on experience.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay

Great leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in General Civil Litigation work.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimum supervision.
• Organizational skills and capability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake General Civil Litigation work, including Property and Commercial Litigation.
• Provide legal advice and assistance for contentious matters.
• Issue and defend proceedings, negotiate with third parties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Advocacy ability

Education

Solicitor admitted or equivalent experience

Job description

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Hours :

37 hours per week - This is a full-time role; however, those wanting to work part-time will be considered. A minimum of 3 days per week is required. Please state your preference on your application.

Worker Type : Hybrid Worker

Salary :

Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location : Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council .

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive individual to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team to undertake General Civil Litigation work. This is a permanent position and the work undertaken may include : Property Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Debt Recovery, Contractual Disputes, and other general contentious work such as fee disputes. Experience in all of these areas is not a prerequisite.

The role within the team is extremely varied and includes providing legal advice and assistance to the Council in respect of contentious matters such as rent arrears (leases), forfeiture / surrender, fees, and boundary disputes. You may be required to issue and / or defend proceedings, apply for Injunctions, apply for Charging Orders, negotiate with third parties, and / or engage in ADR on behalf of the Council.

There may also be scope to undertake other types of contentious work and broader policy and / or project work.

The successful candidate will work alongside Senior Solicitors as part of a larger Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. You will obtain experience in a wide range of work and be fully supported to further develop your knowledge and experience.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and drafting skills along with the ability to undertake advocacy. You must be able to manage a caseload with minimum supervision and have the ability to work well within a team. Previous supervisory experience would also be welcomed.

About You

• Solicitor admitted for a number of years or equivalent experience. A barrister having completed a Pupillage and been called to the Bar for a number of years.
• Ability to organise own workload and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• This post is politically restricted.
• Please note : This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.

For informal enquiries, please contact Katherine Wiggan, Solicitor, Litigation Team Leader, by email at

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