Lawyer

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 21/04/2026

Legal / Security / Law

City Lincoln

Province Lincolnshire

Postal Code LN2

3 Month Contract with A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide legal support to Legal Services Lincolnshire in delivering prosecution services on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council and partner district councils, with a primary focus on non-school attendance cases. The role also supports a wider range of local authority prosecutions and provides legal advice as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress non-school attendance prosecution cases from initial review through to court proceedings
• Prepare legal documentation, including case files, witness statements, and prosecution bundles
• Review evidence and provide clear, practical legal advice to client departments
• Represent the authority in court on an ad hoc basis, where required
• Support other local authority prosecution work as needed
• Ensure all work is conducted in line with relevant legislation, policies, and professional standards
• Maintain accurate records and case management data

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent) with relevant practising certificate
• Proven experience handling non-school attendance (education) prosecution cases (essential)
• Experience in local authority prosecutions or regulatory law
• Strong case management and organisational skills
• Ability to prepare cases for court and provide clear legal advice
• Ability to attend court and office locations on an ad hoc basis
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills