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Civil Litigation Lawyer
JR United Kingdom
England
Hybrid
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team in Northamptonshire on a temporary basis. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring office presence just once a week. You'll be responsible for providing legal support on various civil litigation matters, managing debt recovery cases, and advising clients on tenancy disputes and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess recent experience in local government and the ability to manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive team.
Qualifications
- Experience in civil litigation and local government is essential.
- Ability to manage a large caseload independently.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support on civil litigation matters.
- Manage debt recovery cases and advise clients on disputes.
Skills
Education
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James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
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18.04.2025
02.06.2025
We are currently partnering with one of the largest Unitary Councils in the UK, with over 250,000 residents, who are recruiting for a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a temporary three-month basis.
This is available on a full-time basis with a flexible rate that is negotiable dependent on experience.
This role is hybrid, requiring an office presence once a week, mainly based in Northamptonshire.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Providing legal support on civil litigation matters, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Managing and overseeing debt recovery cases, including pre-action correspondence, negotiations, enforcement proceedings, and settlement agreements
- Advising clients on possession claims, tenancy disputes, leasehold matters, and regulatory compliance
- Preparing and managing judicial review proceedings, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and procedural requirements
- Acting on behalf of clients in commercial property disputes, including lease enforcement, dilapidations, and breach of covenant claims
Experience required:
- Previous experience working within Local Government
- Ability to undertake and manage a large caseload of Civil Litigation cases
- Ability to undertake all responsibilities with minimal managerial support
- Must be able to conduct their own advocacy
Working hours:
- Full time (35 hours a week)
- Monday to Friday (9-5)
- Office presence required once a week
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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