Lawyer – Litigation

Overview

As a Litigation Lawyer in our legal team, you will handle moderately complex debt recovery and civil litigation for local authority matters, while also supporting broader litigation and prosecution work. You will advocate in court, draft essential documents, and advise client departments, contributing to service improvements and Lexcel-compliant standards. This role blends casework with projects that enhance legal service delivery, with flexible remote working supported by in-person attendance when needed. You’ll work in a supportive, development-minded environment with opportunities to grow your advocacy and litigation expertise.

Pay / Benefits

• remote working with flexible patterns
• work-life balance
• supportive working environment
• opportunities for training and development
• career progression within public sector
• salary in range £46,579–£50,908 (pro-rata)

Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex litigation casework focused on debt recovery and general debts
• Advise client departments and draft court documents; undertake court hearings with limited supervision
• Conduct advocacy in civil and criminal litigation in court
• Deliver key projects to improve service delivery and meet team objectives
• Adhere to Lexcel quality standards and professional guidelines
• Undertake in-service training per the training plan and train staff/clients as appropriate
• Handle confidential data in line with policy

Key requirements

• Solicitor or Barrister with practising rights; Fellow of CILEX with litigation/advocacy rights
• Strong understanding of debt recovery and civil litigation; familiarity with local authority litigation preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to delegate effectively to manage capacity
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
• Clear communication skills across verbal, digital, and written media; ability to draft complex legal documents
• Clean driving licence (essential for attending courts)

• meticulous attention to detail
• time management
• prioritisation
• debt recovery
• civil litigation
• advocacy rights

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