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.

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