Local Government Solicitor

Overview

In this role you support Weightmans’ Local Government team on high‑value and complex liability claims, including Inquiry and Human Rights Act matters. You will work under senior partners, with potential to handle your own lower‑value cases and progress to larger, autonomous matters. You’ll manage disclosure, obtain witness and expert evidence, and drive court deadlines while coordinating with clients, opponents, and witnesses. The role combines technical litigation, case management, and business development within a collaborative, national team.

Responsibilities

• Assist on predominantly Inquiry claims and Human Rights Act-related matters
• Support senior fee earners with case management, legal research, drafting witness statements, and instructions to experts and counsel
• Prepare client reports and materials for court hearings; attend client meetings and court hearings
• Respond promptly to client and third-party inquiries with supervision as needed
• Meet set financial and chargeable targets
• Support the team’s business development activities
• Contribute to large-scale disclosure exercises and the day-to-day management of cases
• Undertake liability investigations and ensure compliance with court deadlines

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor
• Experience assisting on Inquiries and Human Rights Act matters
• Flexible and adaptable to varied tasks
• Team player with ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of CPR procedures with proven technical abilities
• Proactive, forward-thinking mindset; willing to ask questions
• Experience handling own caseload
• Strong drafting, influencing, and communication skills
• Good IT, time management, and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• flexible
• proactive
• strong communication
• CPR procedure knowledge
• drafting of documents and witness statements
• legal research

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