We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Solicitor, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.86 - £18.45 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To specialise in Criminal and Civil Litigation Law
• To participate in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council and other client departments as may be required.
• To deal with all work efficiently and cost effectively; achieving the purposes of the customer in each case.
• To provide expert advice and make decisions on litigation legal matters and on the management of risk on contentious legal issues.
• To undertake advocacy in all relevant court and tribunal cases including contested hearings on behalf of the Council.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Local Government law in addition to specialist knowledge in Litigation
• Specialist knowledge in Civil and Criminal Litigation Law
• Post qualification legal experience in Local Government Law and in all areas of Litigation with significant experience in case management.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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