Litigation Lawyer

Litigation Lawyer needed in East London Paying  £29.38 per hr ref OR20207

Full time hours on a temporary basis

We are looking for a skilled Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and high-impact cases within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will manage a varied and challenging caseload, with a particular focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Complex Possession Proceedings
• Housing Judicial Review
• Access or Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions

You will be supported by experienced Senior Lawyers and a dedicated team of legal officers and paralegals.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance across housing and public law matters.
• Draft legal documents and manage litigation from start to finish.
• Undertake advocacy in the County Court (preferred).
• Handle cases involving complex possession, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, and injunctions.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of a high-quality, cost-efficient legal service.
• Support the wider Legal Services team by taking on additional work where required and within your competence.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared