Lawyer - Civil Litigation (Career Graded) | £39,152 - £50,269
Position reference: 50140389
Directorate: Core Services | Service: Legal Services
Working Arrangements: Flexible Working – minimum of 3 days in Westgate
Contract type: Permanent
Basic Criminal Record Check required.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from a range of background and experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle general civil litigation matters, including general civil claims, ASB possessions, rent arrears, injunctions, access for electrical inspections, warrant applications, and closure orders.
* Cross‑cutting work with the Litigation team dealing with regulatory and environmental prosecutions and licensing matters.
* Review case files, evaluate evidence, analyse witness statements, and draft court applications, orders and other associated documentation.
* Attend court and tribunal proceedings, conduct advocacy including contested hearings, and instruct and brief counsel where required.
* Work closely with internal colleagues, including Safer Communities, Public Health and Communities teams, to provide advice, support and training.
* Liaise with external agencies and partners as required, including Berneslai Homes under our Service Level Agreement.
Qualifications
* Lawyer with experience in civil and/or criminal law.
* Proactive attitude and willingness to self‑develop and grow in litigation practice areas.
* Enthusiastic about the work done and willing to gain exposure in wider litigation practice areas and enhance advocacy skills.
Benefits
* Highly supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
* Local government pension scheme, including option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme.
* Flexible and hybrid working; flexi time, up to 5 banked flexi days per year.
* Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary leave days used for Christmas shutdown.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers.
* Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships.
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