Lawyer Advocate - Litigation Gloucestershire (Local Authority role) Contract role Hourly rate negotiable 37 hours per week As a member of the County Council's Legal Team to provide high quality legal services in the areas of Criminal and Civil Litigation. We expect that, as a Lawyer Advocate within Legal Services, you will: Carry a caseload of cases as directed by the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services Business Partner and Senior Lawyers Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, communication and feedback Support the Principal/Senior Lawyers in the management of the service Achieve the best outcome for the client in a timely and flexible manner. Be able to undertake advocacy in relation to contested court hearings Work collaboratively with professionals and client departments in order to build excellent working relationships which are supportive to the client departments If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.