Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a well-known Local Authority based in Greater Manchester to recruit an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their legal services team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to work within a busy Local Authority legal team, handling a varied civil litigation caseload and providing high-quality legal advice across a range of matters. If you have strong experience in Civil Litigation within a Local Authority environment and are looking for a predominantly remote opportunity, then this Litigation Solicitor role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please find below further details regarding the position and assignment. Role: Litigation Solicitor Location: Greater Manchester / Hybrid Working – Mostly Remote Rate: £65 per hour Umbrella PAYE (Inc. Holiday): £57.79 per hour Contract Length: 3 Months Ongoing
Responsibilities as a Litigation Solicitor
- Manage a varied and complex caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through to completion.
- Provide legal advice and representation to the Local Authority across a broad range of civil litigation matters.
- Handle contract disputes, debt claims, property litigation and other general civil litigation matters .
- Defend Judicial Review claims and provide advice in relation to potential challenges against Local Authority decisions.
- Attend court hearings, mediations and other legal proceedings where required.
- Maintain a high standard of case management and ensure matters are progressed effectively and within relevant deadlines.
About you as a Litigation Solicitor
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with substantial post-qualified experience in Civil Litigation .
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority legal department is highly desirable.
- Strong experience handling litigated civil claims from issue through to trial/hearing.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, including experience attending court and mediation .
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and commercially focused legal advice.
Benefits
- Mostly remote working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Weekly pay
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