Locum Solicitor Civil Litigation Fixed Term Remote
Posted Today by Myn
£65 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Locum Solicitor in Civil Litigation is a fully remote position aimed at experienced solicitors looking to support a local authority's legal services team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including landlord and tenant litigation, council tax recovery, and various civil litigation matters. This locum opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and a flexible 4-day working week for a contract duration of up to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a broad civil litigation caseload on behalf of the Council.
- Handle landlord and tenant litigation, council tax recovery, and enforcement matters.
- Address data protection litigation and boundary disputes.
- Manage vexatious complainants and highways/pothole claims.
- Take matters through to Court and act as an advocate for the Council.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in civil litigation.
- Previous local authority experience preferred.
- Confident in handling a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision.
- Experience conducting litigation and representing clients in Court.
- Strong drafting, advocacy, and advisory skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
Salary (Rate): £65 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Role – Locum Solicitor – Civil Litigation
Location – Remote
Rate – £60–£65 per hour
Type – Locum / Contract
Duration – Up to 6 months
Working Pattern – 4 days per week
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Are you an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor looking for a flexible, fully remote locum opportunity within a local authority environment? Our client, a local authority, is seeking an experienced Locum Civil Litigation Solicitor to support their legal services team on an interim basis. This is a fully remote role offering excellent hourly rates, a manageable 4-day working week, and exposure to a varied and interesting caseload.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a broad civil litigation caseload on behalf of the Council, including:
- Landlord and tenant litigation
- Council tax recovery and enforcement matters
- Data protection litigation
- Boundary disputes
- Vexatious complainants
- Highways and pothole claims
- General civil litigation matters
The role will involve taking matters through to Court where required and acting as an advocate on behalf of the Council.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in civil litigation
- Previous local authority experience preferred
- Confident handling a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision
- Experience conducting litigation and representing clients in Court
- Strong drafting, advocacy and advisory skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a remote setting
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of £60–£65 per hour
- Fully remote working
- 4-day working week
- Initial contract of up to 6 months
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