Lawyer - Civil Litigation (Career Graded)

Lawyer - Civil Litigation (Career Graded) £39,152 - £50,269

Position reference:

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.