Litigation Jobs

East Midlands, England | Locum

£25 - £40 per hour + DOE

Calling all Litigation Solicitors! Sellick Partnership are currently seeking Litigation Solicitors of all levels for a Local Authority based in the East Midlands. The successful Solicitor will be required to take on a variety of matters, which may include: Housing disrepair Anti-social behaviour Licencing Prosecutions This role is to begin immediately on a 3 month contract, although there is a possibility of the assignment becoming more long-term. Our client is open to hearing from applicants who are looking for part-time or full-time employment. They can also offer 1 day of homeworking after an initial settling in period. Whether you are a seasoned locum or a newly qualified solicitor with experience in litigation, we would like to hear from you. Please apply today for consideration. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Manchester, Greater Manchester | Locum

£25 - £34 per hour + DOE

A central government body based in Manchester is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join their team. The successful Litigation Lawyer will be responsible for a variety of matters, which may include inquests, judicial review and misconduct hearings. Travelling to West Yorkshire may also be required on occasion. It is essential that candidates are qualified solicitors or equivalent, and have experience in two or more of the areas of law noted below: Criminal Police Coronial Public and administrative Human Rights This is a full-time position and is to begin immediately for an initial period of 3 months. 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 Kiran Purewal in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultant boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Birmingham, West Midlands | Locum

£25 - £34 per hour + DOE

Litigation Lawyer needed for a central government position based in Birmingham. The successful Litigation Lawyer will be responsible for a varied workload, this may include: Litigation cases Inquests Judicial review Misconduct hearings Providing advice on operational matters Travelling to South Wales on occasion The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or equivalent, and must have experience in at least two of the areas of law listed below: Criminal Police Coronial Public and administrative Human Rights It is essential that applicants have experience of handling substantial and complex litigation cases. This is a full-time position and is to begin immediately for an initial period of 3 months. 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 Kate Jasper in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultant boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Merton, London | Locum

£30 - £35 per hour

We are currently looking for a Civil and Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a friendly and supportive team at a local authority in London. The successful Litigation Lawyer will be dealing with complex caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, which will include; Judicial reviews Injunctions Public law litigation Criminal Litigation As a Litigation Lawyer, you should have a good working knowledge of local authority proceedings and strong client care skills. Candidates with experience in criminal litigation such as enforcement and licencing matters are highly desirable. Our client is ideally seeking applications from those who have previous experience in a local authority environment, however those from a private practice background are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join a well-established team, who are happy to accommodate candidates with a level of flexibility with working hours and working from home. The initial contract will be for 3 months, with a high possibility of extension thereafter. 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 Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £33 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer to join a local authority in London on a contract basis. As a Housing Litigation Lawyer, you will be providing expertise legal advice in civil litigation, housing and corporate issues. You will be contributing to the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations. Main areas of responsibility To supervise junior members of the team, including trainees and support staff To have personal responsibility for a caseload of legal work To carry out advocacy when necessary on own caseload, and not to instruct external support except in accordance with agreed procedures To attend meetings of the Councils as required to provide legal and governance advice Ideal experience, skills and attributes Able to demonstrate and evidence a highly developed competence in people management Knowledge of local government powers and duties Proven knowledge of civil litigation, housing and corporate issues and related areas A solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive holding a practicing certificate A strong manager with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver within tight timescales A corporate team player, highly motivated and resilient Ability to influence and negotiate effectively along with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire confidence and enthusiasm This is a fantastic chance for an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer to join a popular local authority. The office is easy to reach, located within walking distance from the nearest train station. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. 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. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

London, England | Locum

£30 - £35 per hour

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Lawyer to join a busy and friendly local authority team based in London. As a Housing and Litigation Lawyer, you will be managing a range of complex contentious matters which will include: Anti-social behaviour Disrepair Unauthorised occupation Housing regeneration Homelessness Claims against hoarders This role would suit a Housing Lawyer who is flexible and able to prioritise tasks, as advocacy will take place alongside running a varied caseload. Previous experience of working for a local authority would be desirable for this role, although not essential provided that a good knowledge of housing law within the public sector is held. In return, the client is offering a competitive hourly rate along with flexibility with working from home. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Housing Lawyer role, please apply now by sending an up to date CV to Kemi Awodiji at kemi.awodiji@sellickpartnership.co.uk. We will be reviewing CVs on a weekly basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the closing date. Disclaimer: Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

Northampton, Northamptonshire | Permanent

£28000 - £35000 per annum

Principal Paralegal required to join a social enterprise firm which prides itself on being one of the leading legal services provider for public sector bodies. You will be under the supervision of a lawyer and you will be running your own caseload of education matters from start to finish. General duties include; Managing/co-ordinating the school appeals/exclusion process Manage the appeals process from start to finish - this will include attending hearings Preparing paperwork for the appeal Advising clients and liaising with parents You will be required to delegate matters to paralegals and ensure that they are progressing the cases alongside the lawyers. This role would be well suited to someone who has a strong litigation background who is looking to specialise within education law. This area of law is niche and very interesting along with changes throughout so it is a very good specialism to be in. This role requires experience so would need someone who is looking to have a long term career as a paralegal. 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 Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

City of Westminster, London | Locum

£16 - £20 per hour

A Litigation Legal Officer is required to join a highly reputable Local Authority based in London. My client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is experienced in litigation, to join their diverse and growing litigation team on a full-time, locum basis. As a Litigation Legal Officer, you will be working within the litigation team which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members. You will work within a team managing a varied caseload of Civil Litigation matters, including Housing and Debt Recovery work. As a Litigation Legal Officer, you will be dealing with; Housing possession claims for properties across the Borough Keeping files for the eviction of tenants after warrants for possession are granted Process charging orders Debt recovery and insolvency paperwork National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) and council tax debt recovery Drafting of planning enforcement notices Processing of warrants to enter properties to undertake annual gas safety checks Prosecutions work and attendance in the County Court and Magistrates Court Required skills and experience of the Litigation Legal Officer At least 1 years litigation experience within a local authority or private practice A good working knowledge of debt recovery and the ability to review and apply evidence to regulatory provisions Knowledge of prosecutions and drafting of summonses is not essential but the willingness to learn and adapt existing skills to this area of work is desirable Ability to work with a relatively high degree of autonomy and take initiative Ability to think independently, research and apply principles to client matters Strong client care skills Commercially minded with the ability to give good quality advice in a manner which is easily understood by clients This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team that prides itself in the first class service it offers its clients. This local authority is happy to accommodate the successful candidate with a level of flexibility with working hours and working from home. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Litigation Legal Officer role, please apply now by sending an up to date CV to Kemi Awodiji at kemi.awodiji@sellickpartnership.co.uk. We will be reviewing CVs on a weekly basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the closing date. Disclaimer: Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.