Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a well-known Local Authority based in Greater Manchester to recruit an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their legal services team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to work within a busy Local Authority legal team, handling a varied civil litigation caseload and providing high-quality legal advice across a range of matters. If you have strong experience in Civil Litigation within a Local Authority environment and are looking for a predominantly remote opportunity, then this Litigation Solicitor role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please find below further details regarding the position and assignment. Role: Litigation Solicitor Location: Greater Manchester / Hybrid Working - Mostly Remote Rate: £65 per hour Umbrella PAYE (Inc. Holiday): £57.79 per hour Contract Length: 3 Months Ongoing

Responsibilities as a Litigation Solicitor

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through to completion.
• Provide legal advice and representation to the Local Authority across a broad range of civil litigation matters.
• Handle contract disputes, debt claims, property litigation and other general civil litigation matters .
• Defend Judicial Review claims and provide advice in relation to potential challenges against Local Authority decisions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations and other legal proceedings where required.
• Maintain a high standard of case management and ensure matters are progressed effectively and within relevant deadlines.

About you as a Litigation Solicitor

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with substantial post-qualified experience in Civil Litigation .
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority legal department is highly desirable.
• Strong experience handling litigated civil claims from issue through to trial/hearing.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, including experience attending court and mediation .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and commercially focused legal advice.

Benefits

• Mostly remote working
• Flexible working arrangements
• Weekly pay