The purpose of this role is to provide specialist legal advice and representation within your own sphere of knowledge and expertise whilst leading, overseeing and coordinating the legal work of the Litigation Team with a view to ensuring the provision of a high-quality, efficient and cost-effective service, working to strict deadlines and with a changing programme of tasks.
Our Litigation Team deals with civil, criminal, education, employment, housing, anti-social behaviour, judicial review and licensing matters and comprises three experienced and high-performing senior lawyers and one trainee Solicitor. You will personally handle a varied legal caseload, of predominantly local government prosecutions alongside some civil litigation, although there may be scope for you to also practice in other areas within the Team.
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This vacancy is open-ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis.
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