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Civil Litigation Lawyer

Job details
Posting date: 28 November 2024
Salary: £45 to £50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 December 2024
Location: London, London, SE1 2QH
Company: Service Care Solutions
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH132668_1732806383

Summary

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details about the role.

ROLE: Civil Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION: London
RATE: £45-£50 per hour LTD (DOE, PQE and interview performance)
CONTRACT: 3 months (Ongoing)

Please note this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a varied caseload of general civil litigation, including property, contracts, injunctions, and enforcement.
  • Provide timely, clear, and practical legal advice to council departments on a range of litigation matters.
  • Handle advocacy in court, where applicable, and represent the council in proceedings.
  • Ensure efficient file management, meeting deadlines, and performance targets.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders, as required.

About You:

  • A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 1 year PQE
  • Experienced in dealing with a range of civil litigation matters through to completion
  • Previous working experience with local authority would be essential

If this Civil Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.