Litigation Lawyer
Darlington (Local Authority role)
Initial 3-6 month contract
Rate: Negotiable, indicate rate sought
Litigation Lawyer required. The rate is negotiable for the right candidate. Experience of debt recovery, housing, licensing, civil litigation and prosecutions needed.
- Provide a comprehensive and quality legal service on all aspects of civil litigation including debt recovery, housing disrepair claims and employment law matters.
- Provide a strategic and proactive civil litigation advisory and consultancy service to the Council and external clients, including undertaking legal research as required.
- Draft court applications, prepare witness statements, deal with correspondence, brief and instruct counsel and other experts, negotiate with other parties, oversee the preparation of bundles and
ensure cases are ready for trial. - Attend and present cases (subject to rights of audience) including contested hearings at courts, tribunals, panels and other hearings, as required, instructing counsel where appropriate.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
