Employer Info
East Sussex County Council
East Sussex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom
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Solicitor - Civil and Criminal Litigation
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Practice Area(s):
Criminal Litigation, Litigation
Location:
East Sussex, South-East (exc London)
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Employer type:
Local Authority
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Job Description:
£58,377 - £63,598 per annum
Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to civil and criminal litigation and do you want to work in a friendly and supportive environment? If so, apply now for this Litigation Solicitor post. You will be part of an excellent legal team, providing legal advice and conducting case work (and potentially undertaking advocacy), predominantly in relation to criminal and civil litigation. You will have conduct of a wide range of civil and criminal matters. These will include civil claims, judicial reviews, inquests, trading standards prosecutions and educations prosecutions etc.
We are looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister who has:
Significant knowledge/specialism and experience of civil and criminal law and practice Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice Clarity in both written and oral communications Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of personnel/organisations Ability to draft complex and unusual documentation and to deal with complicated and multifaced issues Experience of managing staff Ability to undertake advocacy Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place on week commencing 29 June 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Freeman - Senior Solicitor Team Leader Commercial and Litigation at
Robert.Freeman@eastsussex.gov.uk Closing date: 5 July 2026
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.