Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer – Home Counties – 3 months + - up to £55 per hour Umbrella – Predominantly Remote Working

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join a lovely and supportive team in a Local Authority in the Home Counties.

This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months pending further extension to cover permanent recruitment.

The ideal candidate would work full time hours (5 days per week); however our client is happy to consider 4 days per week. This is a predominantly remote working position with court attendance required on occasion.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority and will have a broad working understanding of Criminal Prosecutions, Regulatory and Civil Litigation work to deal with a varied caseload.

Duties may include:

• Provide legal advice,on a wide range of Criminal matters including Fly Tipping offences and Education offences – Irregular School Attendance / Unauthorised Absences
• Handle Breach of Tree Preservation Orders and Health and Safety Offences
• Deal with Health and Safety at work Act 1974, Non-Compliance with Enforcement Notices
• Conduct Case Preparation and case management of allocated cases for Court purposes and liaise with the relevant Clients from various departments within the Local Authority
• Handling matters in relation to Civil Litigation (including Judicial Reviews) and Housing Litigation
• Handle Full advocacy cases, Prosecuting matters on behalf of the Council

 
An attractive hourly rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.

Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Sam Cox via phone or email for further information:


07441 916 435
midlandslegal@venngroup.com


Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates


Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer – Home Counties – 3 months + - up to £55 per hour Umbrella – Predominantly Remote Working