Senior Lawyer – Civil Litigation Contract Full Time

Senior Lawyer – Civil Litigation needed in Harrow

The rate is £20.87ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is:                   012475

The successful candidate will support the development of Public Law with Team Leaders and Service Managers. Specifically this will include:

• To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to civil litigation, including housing, homelessness and licensing matters
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members
• To deputise for senior lawyers as and when required.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@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.

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