Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer

Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer - Full Time - Predominantly Remote Working - up to £55 per hour Umbrella - Midlands

Position: Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 3-6 months +

Working Hours: Ideally Full Time, may consider 4 days for the right candidate

Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working with occasional Court Attendance required

Hourly Rate: £55 per hour Umbrella dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced professional with a solid background in Civil Litigation Law, ideally gained within a Local Authority or Private Practice background. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, with a particular advantage for those bringing knowledge of Property Litigation.

Duties may include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements
• Manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, including debt recovery proceedings, from pre-action through to trial and enforcement
• Undertake property litigation work, including landlord and tenant disputes, forfeiture claims, trespass and encroachment matters, dilapidations, possession claims, and related proceedings
• Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols
• Provide legal advice on dispute resolution strategies and litigation risk management
• Ensure compliance with GDPR by overseeing data protection policies and practices
• Represent the Council in Court and conduct advocacy where appropriate, primarily through remote hearings with some Court attendance required

Job Reference: J97686

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer - Full Time - Predominantly Remote Working - up to £55 per hour Umbrella - Midlands

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