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Principal Litigation Lawyer
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Posted: 02/07/2025
- £55 - £60 per hour
- Essex
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Principal Litigation Lawyer
Full-time
Hybrid Working
Our client, a Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Principal Litigation Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on a hybrid working basis, with attendance required for court and committee hearings.
The postholder will be the Council's expert for all matters relating to criminal and civil litigation, providing technical and professional advice to officers and members and contributing to the overall direction of the Service.
Responsibilities of the Principal Litigation Lawyer:
The successful Principal Litigation Lawyer will be responsible for a matters including;
- Conducting cases on behalf of the Council in the Magistrates and County Court
- Housing evictions for anti-social behaviour
- Homelessness appeals
- Judicial reviews
- Defended debt cases
- Licensing appeals
- Injunctions
- Planning prosecutions
- Licensing Committee Hearings
Experience required for the Principal Litigation Lawyer role:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive or equivalent
- An experienced advocate in the Magistrates and County Court
- Experience of advising on whether there is sufficient evidence to issue proceedings or defend a case.
- Experience of drafting summons and appropriate claim forms together with associated documents necessary for criminal and civil cases
- Experience in managing criminal and civil litigations cases through to completion (bringing in other legal expertise as appropriate)
How to apply for the Principal Litigation Lawyer role:
For more information or to apply for the Principal Litigation Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
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Laura Smith
Business Manager