Prosecutions Litigation Locum

Location
Plymouth
Salary
£30 - £35 Per Hour
Posted
26 Jul 2017
Closes
23 Aug 2017
Ref
6342660
Contact
Chris Jenkinson
Job Title
Lawyer
PQE Level
NQ
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

 

Locum Prosecutions Solicitor/Barrister Opportunity


Venn Group is managing the recruitment of a Prosecutions Solicitor/Barrister on behalf of a Local Authority based in Devon. The organisation immediately requires a solicitor or barrister with particular experience and knowledge of prosecution and litigation matters to join their busy team.

 

The day to day duties will include:

 

  • Handling a caseload of general prosecution litigation matters for the Local Authority to include Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Licensing and Information Law
  • Drafting all appropriate legal documentation, liaising with clients, external lawyers and other professionals
  • Dealing with DP and FOI requests
  • Advising on planning enforcement and health and safety matters

 

The successful candidate must have strong experience of working within a local government prosecutions department and be 2+ years PQE. This position will be on an on-going basis, with competitive rates of pay.