Civil Litigation Lawyer

Posted 23 July 2024
Salary Circa £45 p/hour UMB
LocationWest Midlands
Job type Temporary
Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_46451
Contact NameKatrina Nielsen

Job description

We are currently partnering with a public sector organisation in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their growing team on a locum basis, for an initial 3-months.

This is a full-time position offering circa £45 per hour via an umbrella company (negotiable based on PQE) and they are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling and advising on a variety of civil disputes, principally concerning land, property or contracts
  • Carrying own caseload of both Claimant and Defendant matters, including covering Court work and hearings as required
  • Providing expert legal advice and representation in various civil disputes
  • Conducting legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents, and providing case analysis
  • Assisting in negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolutions when appropriate
  • Experience required:

    • Experience required in public sector, ideally local government
    • Experience managing Civil Litigation cases and disputes

    Working hours:

    • 37 hours per week
    • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

    Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

    James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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