Civil Litigation Lawyer

Location: Lynton House, Ilford, IG1

Fixed Term up to 2 years – Full Time (36hrs pw)

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a Civil Litigation Lawyer with experience of housing law and debt recovery to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a fixed term basis.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Litigation within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of civil litigation related work and have conduct of civil cases in the County Court, High Court and Magistrates Court

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to litigation, advising on evidence and procedure and the conduct of any trials.
• Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
• Have experience in civil law and procedure, preferably in a local government context
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.

This post is politically restricted.

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: 

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=958433OaLq&VACANCY_ID=485194iaip

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.