Role Purpose
To work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents.
To contribute to the efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services within a culture of customer focus, continuous improvement, service excellence and employee development.
Responsibilties - Conduct a personal workload of disrepair cases and comply with applicable time limits.
- Respond to pre-action letters, instruct expert witnesses, advise on quantumn for damages, prepare and collate pleadings, witness statements, and other legal documentation.
- Brief Counsel in accordance with the Legal Services’ procedures and, when necessary, attend conference with Counsel.
- Research and advise client officers.
- Act as the Council’s advocate at the County Court, Magistrates Court and other Tribunals.
- Provide support to the solicitors in the Litigation.
- Assist in the development of policy and procedures in the Litigation team.
Requirements - Law Degree or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a council or housing association is preferred
- Desirable to have experience of civil litigation within a Local Government setting
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with individuals and groups at all levels, both within and outside the Council.
- Ability to represent the Council in the Magistrates’ and County Courts
Contract - Initial 3 to 6 month contract with the opportunity
- Pay Negiotiable depending on experience
- PAYE via Umbrella
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Hybrid Working (office once per week/fortnight)
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