£30 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
West London, Greater London
Public Sector And Council
Posted 10 days ago
Expires In 19 Days
Job Description
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)
If you are interested in this position APPLY NOW!
Damilola Alabede
Damilola.alabede@voxconsultants.com
02081384125
Division V85
Vox Network Consultants London
34 Lime Street
Greater London
EC3M 7AT
0208 1384125
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