£49,764 - £54,742 per annum + £3,000 Market Rate Supplement
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.
Do you want to make a difference to local people?
As one of the largest legal practices in the area we strive to get the best outcomes for people in Kirklees.
The Post
We are looking for an enthusiastic hardworking lawyer to play a leadership role in our Litigation team.
The focus of the role is on civil litigation much of which is housing related but there is scope to develop your skills in other areas of law covered by the team including commercial and property litigation , public law , education , employment and other local government matters.
The team
You will be working in a Team of experienced lawyers , legal officers and paralegals supported by our business support team
Development
We put a strong emphasis on training and personal development and want to support you to be the best you can be. This job is a good springboard to move into senior legal management.
What you will bring
You will be a qualified Solicitor (or Barrister) holding a current practising certificate, or you will be a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You will be creative , energetic and well organised ,have conduct of a personal caseload , and be able to lead , manage and mentor less senior members of the team.
Experience:
You will have substantial experience of civil litigation practice, and experience in at least two other areas from:
- Housing Law and litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Property litigation; or
- Local Government Law.
Experience of supervising staff and/or managing staff or the aptitude and ability to do so.
John Chapman is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 1 July 2025
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