Lawyer (Civil Litigation)
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 12, £47,108 to £49,501 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2026_1701 |
Summary
37 hours per week
Fixed term contract for 2 years
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working
Are you a lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity to make a difference? We are seeking a skilled and qualified lawyer to join our Litigation Legal Team to manage a varied debt enforcement portfolio. You will manage a full caseload focused almost exclusively on civil litigation with the assistance of a paralegal and a supportive wider team. It’s a fixed term 2-year post but we hope that the post will be retained if the candidate can help us show that it makes business sense to do so, with plenty of opportunity to make a positive impact.
Why join us?
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss suitable flexible and agile working arrangements to best fit your needs.
You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cases while being supported professionally to grow.
What we are looking for:
Relevant professional qualifications (qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (with litigation practice rights)
Proven initiative and judgement to identify, research and resolve problems with excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills
Motivated worker who will connect and engage with the team
Diplomatic worker who is invested in securing the best outcomes for those we serve
Fixed term contract for 2 years
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working
Are you a lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity to make a difference? We are seeking a skilled and qualified lawyer to join our Litigation Legal Team to manage a varied debt enforcement portfolio. You will manage a full caseload focused almost exclusively on civil litigation with the assistance of a paralegal and a supportive wider team. It’s a fixed term 2-year post but we hope that the post will be retained if the candidate can help us show that it makes business sense to do so, with plenty of opportunity to make a positive impact.
Why join us?
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss suitable flexible and agile working arrangements to best fit your needs.
You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cases while being supported professionally to grow.
What we are looking for:
Relevant professional qualifications (qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (with litigation practice rights)
Proven initiative and judgement to identify, research and resolve problems with excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills
Motivated worker who will connect and engage with the team
Diplomatic worker who is invested in securing the best outcomes for those we serve
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