Locum Civil Litigation Legal Officer

Locum Civil Litigation Legal Officer

Local Authority - West Midlands

£40 per hour (Umbrella)

Full-Time 3-6 Month Contract (Likely Extension)

Hybrid Working - 1-2 Days per Week Onsite

A well established local authority in the West Midlands is looking to appoint a Locum Civil Litigation Legal Officer on a full-time basis.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a mixed civil litigation caseload, with a strong emphasis on debt recovery matters. The role sits within a supportive legal services team and requires the ability to handle files independently while working collaboratively with internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied civil litigation caseload
• Handling debt recovery litigation from pre-action through to conclusion
• Drafting pleadings, legal documentation, and correspondence
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Attending court and hearings where required

About You

• Demonstrable experience in civil litigation
• Debt recovery experience highly desirable
• Previous local authority experience advantageous but not essential
• Confident working autonomously and managing competing deadlines

How to Apply / Get in Touch

To discuss the role in confidence or to apply, please contact:

• Sam Cox -
• Timothea Nash -

Please quote Job Reference: J94693 when getting in touch.