Locum Prosecutions Lawyer – East Midlands – Full Time – 3 Months+ – Remote Working – £40 -£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 Prosecutions Lawyer to join their department.
This is a full-time assignment, however candidates with relevant experience possessing part-time availability will also be considered. The position will be offered for an initial period of 3 Months with the possibility of extension and will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future.
This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within Local Government.
The successful applicant will have strong experience of Prosecutions and General Litigation.
Duties may include:
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Conducting a caseload of prosecution files to include animal licensing, flytipping, planning enforcement
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Handling general litigious matters including those relating to Anti-Social Behaviour
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Progressing cases to completion and dealing with correspondence
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Drafting summons, indictments, case summaries and disclosure requests
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Advising departmental offices and liaising with defence solicitors and members of the public
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Attending Magistrates Court and dealing with the Court list
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Assisting other members of the litigation team with casework and by prosecuting their cases at court
An hourly rate of between £40 - £50 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position.
For further information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Tom Hoult 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.