Litigation Lawyer

Posted 09 January 2025
Salary Rate negotiable subject to PQE
LocationNorth West
Job type Temporary
Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_47586
Contact NameLiberty Parker

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the North West, who are recruiting for a Litigation Lawyer to join the team on a locum basis, for 3-months initially.

The role will be full-time for 35-hours a week, and the rate is negotiable subject to PQE.

The role can offer fully-remote working, however attendance for Court hearings is desirable if candidates are based locally.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing legal advice, assistance and court representation in regards to civil and criminal court and enforcement proceedings
  • Personally undertaking legal casework, litigation and advocacy
    Attending a range of committees to provide legal advice, including licensing and planning committees, and supporting these client departments with legal queries

Experience required:

  • Broad knowledge of Local Government litigation
  • Relevant professional qualifications

Working hours:

  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday

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.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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