Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | Remote Job
Posted On 12/01/2026
Job Information
Work Experience 4-5 years
Legal / Security / Law
Job Description
This is a remote position.
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor – Civil Litigation to support the Finance & Legal team on a temporary basis.
* The role will involve managing a varied civil litigation caseload and representing the Council in legal proceedings.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Manage a full caseload of civil litigation matters on behalf of the Council.
* Conduct landlord and tenant litigation, including possession proceedings.
* Handle council tax recovery litigation and associated enforcement matters.
* Deal with data protection litigation and information governance disputes.
* Manage boundary disputes, nuisance claims and related civil matters.
* Respond to and manage vexatious complainants in accordance with policy and legislation.
* Defend and manage highway and pothole claims.
* Prepare cases for court, draft pleadings, witness statements and legal submissions.
* Attend and represent the Council at court hearings, mediations and conferences.
* Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders and service areas.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, case law and council policies.
Skills/Experience:
* Significant post-qualification experience in civil litigation, preferably within a local authority or public sector setting.
* Strong experience of landlord & tenant law and housing litigation.
* Proven experience handling council tax litigation and enforcement.
* Knowledge of data protection law and associated litigation.
* Experience dealing with boundary disputes, nuisance claims and highways claims.
* Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.
* Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Additional Information:
* The closing date: 25/01/2026.
* This is a remote role, working 4 days per week, for an initial period of up to 6 months.
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