Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer – East Midlands – Full Time – 6 Months – Remote Working – £45 to £50 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a reputable Local Authority in the East Midlands area who are recruiting for a Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their department.
This is a full-time assignment, and will be offered for an initial period of 6 Months with the possibility of extension and will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive to become part of a proactive Local Authority.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within Local Government.
The workload will include debt recovery, judicial review, housing disrepair, contractual claims and property related disputes.
Duties may include:
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Dealing with matters regarding judicial review and contractual claims
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Representing the Council at the County Court, Magistrates Court and other tribunals as required
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Drafting relevant documents both in civil, regulatory and criminal legal proceedings
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Defending the Council against housing and disrepair claims and negotiated settlement figures in relation to housing disrepair matters
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Dealing with multi-track, fast-track and small claims track Housing Disrepair Claims
The successful applicant will have strong experience of civil litigation and have excellent technical skills.
An hourly rate of up to £50 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position, dependent upon experience.
For further information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Will Pardoe on 0121 616 0660, alternatively email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.