Litigation Lawyer

Waltham Forest (Local Authority role)

2 year contract 

Rate: negotiable, umbrella

Full time, 36 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team on a 2 year fixed term contract providing legal advice and representation in housing cases primarily in the area of complex possession case; Access and Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions; and Housing Judicial Review.  You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, but will be working in a supportive team environment, comprised of Lawyers, Senior Lawyers, Principal Lawyer, and supported by our legal officer and paralegal staff.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience in one or more of: complex possession, Judicial Review and injunction work. You will be willing and able to undertake advocacy in County Court. 

Key Responsibilities: 

To be responsible for giving legal advice, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; complex possession, homelessness, anti social behaviour and other injunction work.

Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer, Principal Lawyer and/or Assistant Director (Litigation)

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.