Litigation Solicitor - Bexley (Local Authority role) Contract role Hourly rate negotiable 36 hours per week 3 days remote, 2 days in office (Postcode: DA6 7AT) Main Responsibilities The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation Deliver high quality legal advice and services to the Services and Departments and their staff including, where appropriate, drafting documents and legal proceedings. Undertake litigation and advocacy in the courts, tribunals. Statutory appeals and inquiries. Participate in project teams to ensure the achievement of the Council's objectives and the delivery of high quality legal advice and services to client Services, Departments and, where appropriate, contractors. Identify, research and anticipate the effects on service provision of new developments in the law to ensure that clients are able to adopt best practice in the delivery of timely and responsive services. Job Activities: Undertake the general work of a local government solicitor as directed from time to time in particular: To carry a caseload of legal work, largely unsupervised, within the lawyer's specialism and to be responsible for completing all aspects of the task in accordance with good legal practice and Lexcel practice standards To instruct Counsel when appropriate or advised and to assist Counsel in the presentation of cases to the Court when necessary. To undertake a range of specific tasks as directed by the Principal Solicitor (Litigation) and other senior lawyers under appropriate supervision. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be allocated from time to time. To compile and report statistical information. To actively contribute towards the continual improvement of the service and make effective use of case management systems. To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in such courts, tribunals or inquiries as may be directed (including, in particular advocacy on behalf of the Council in litigation arising out of the Housing function). 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.