Civil Litigation Lawyer

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Rate: £55 per hour umbrella (Locum/Interim)

Location: East Anglia

Working: Remote / Hybrid

About the Civil Litigation Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership are looking for a qualified lawyer who has good local authority experience, and can deal with a range of in house contentious matters.

Sellick Partnership are looking for candidates with a rounded experience who can take on any matter which falls into civil litigation within Local Authority.

The ability to conduct advocacy would also be an advantage when necessary.

Key Responsibilities of the Civil Litigation Lawyer role:

As a litigation lawyer in the litigation section, you will provide clear, comprehensive professional legal advice to all clients and be comfortable negotiating with other professionals. Lawyers manage a portfolio of their own cases, advising on complex matters including, but not limited to:

• Housing matters
• Debt recovery
• Homelessness decision matters
• Possession orders
• Injunctions
• Judicial Review matters

You'll have a brilliant opportunity to develop your specialism with the support of like-minded people and an experienced team around you.

Benefits of the Civil Litigation Lawyer role:

• A flexible work-life balance with smarter working arrangements including remote working
• An attractive hourly rate for the position in the council
• A diverse and experienced team with a wealth of public law knowledge and talent
• Genuine variety in your work

We are looking for full-time or 4 days per week and flexible working candidates with the organisation currently working in a remote or hybrid working manner and offering flexi time.

You will need to be a qualified Solicitor, barrister or FCILEx to apply. Local Government experience is essential.

How to apply for the Civil Litigation Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.