Civil Litigation Lawyer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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 as a full-time
position 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):

1. Providing legal support on civil litigation matters, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
2. Managing and overseeing debt recovery cases, including pre-action correspondence, negotiations, enforcement proceedings, and settlement agreements.
3. Advising clients on possession claims, tenancy disputes, leasehold matters, and regulatory compliance.
4. Preparing and managing judicial review proceedings, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and procedural requirements.
5. Acting on behalf of clients in commercial property disputes, including lease enforcement, dilapidations, and breach of covenant claims.

Experience required:

1. Previous experience working within Local Government.
2. Ability to undertake and manage a large caseload of Civil Litigation cases.