Civil Litigation Lawyer
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24.81 to £32.6 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | North London, London, HA3 8FL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP233310CT1757-013562-29042026 |
Summary
Civil Litigation Lawyer needed in North London Paying £24.81 per hr ref 013562
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities- Advise on and manage a caseload of civil litigation matters on behalf of HB Public Law’s clients, including housing, homelessness and licensing work.
- Conduct legal files from instruction through to conclusion, including drafting, research, advice and representation as required.
- Attend meetings and court hearings, including those held off‑site and, where necessary, outside of normal office hours.
- Provide clear, proactive and politically sensitive advice to officers and members, including advising in public and formal forums where appropriate.
- Support the development of colleagues by providing guidance, mentoring and training to less experienced team members.
- Deputise for senior lawyers as required, ensuring continuity of service delivery.
- Contribute to service improvement and development initiatives alongside Team Leaders and Service Managers.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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