Civil Litigation Solicitor
- Location
- England, Northamptonshire
- Salary
- £30 - £35 per hour
- Posted
- 16 May 2017
- Closes
- 31 May 2017
- Ref
- M76528
- Contact
- Alexis Aarons
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Litigation
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Civil Litigation Solicitor required to join a Local Authority located in Northamptonshire for an initial 3 month term.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a small, friendly team within a well-organised local authority.
The successful candidate will carry a mixed caseload of litigation matters, and advise on a range of litigation and prosecution matters. These may include;
- Licensing law (including taxis, alcohol and gambling licensing)
- Debt Recovery
- Private sector housing enforcement work
- Planning enforcement
- Judicial review
- Contract disputes
- Insurance law (including areas such as negligence and personal injury)
- Commercial/non-residential tenancy enforcement
- Community and environment/public protection (including environmental health and food and safety)
The ideal Litigation Solicitor will have a passion for public sector work, and have the ability to manage a busy caseload independently. Any experience of using the IKEN case management system would be highly desirable, although not essential. Candidates are welcomed to apply from both local authority and private practice backgrounds.
Our client is happy to consider flexible working opportunities, with the ability to work from home up to 1 day per week where feasible. The office is well located, situated within walking distance from a plethora of shops and restaurants. It is within walking distance from the nearest train station, making this Council easily commutable.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Alexis Aarons in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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