Litigation Lawyer

Waltham Forest, London (Local Authority role)

Contract Type: 3 month renewable contract, 36 hours per week

Rate; Negotiable, Umbrella

Willingness to undertake advocacy in the County Court is preferrred.  

We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team focusing on one or more of: complex possession, Housing Judicial Review, Access or Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions.  You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, you will be line managed by Senior Lawyers and supported by legal officers and paralegals in the team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience in complex possession, Judicial Review or injunction work. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. To be responsible for giving legal advice, drafting documents, conducting litigation, 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.
2. Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation)
3. To contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service which includes undertaking work in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

1. At least one years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX

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.