We are currently partnering with a Suffolk based Council, who are recruiting for a Litigation Lawyer to support their team on a temporary 3–6-month basis.

This is a full-time position with a negotiable rate and the start date is as soon as possible. This role is hybrid with office attendance required once a week, preferably on Wednesday or Thursday.

There is limited Court attendance required with this role.

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Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting advocacy at the Magistrates, Crown and County Court as required on behalf of the Council

• Representing the Council in meetings with other authorities, government departments and other bodies

• Efficiently manage case work in accordance with departmental procedures

• Keep up to date with changes in law, and bringing this to the attention of relevant client departments

The ideal candidate will have experience looking at Debt Recovery for care home fees and previous Local Government experience, in addition to the following areas:

• Planning enforcement

• Drainage and Highways

• Adverse possession

• Human rights claims

Working hours:

• 30-37 hours per week

• They are also open to offering condensed hours

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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