Criminal & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Locum Civil & Criminal Lawyer - 3 months + - Predominantly Remote Working - Full Time - Home Counties

Position: Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Organisation: Home Counties based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, Court attendance when required

Hourly Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have experience in handling Prosecutions & Licensing matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties may include:

• Manage a caseload and provide legal advice on a wide mix of Civil & Criminal Litigation to include Prosecutions, Taxi/Premises Licensing, Housing, Homelessness & Employment
• Conduct Case Preparation and case management of allocated cases for Court purposes and liaise with the relevant Clients from various departments within the Local Authority
• Act as advocate on behalf of Local Authority at Magistrates Court, whilst also reviewing work to ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Covering a mix of Housing Law focusing on Housing (possessions and injunctions), ASB, homelessness and Disrepair claims, unauthorised encampments - Magistrates Court procedure

If you're interested in this Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross directly via phone or email for further information on:

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Job Reference: J92218