Solicitor - Civil and Criminal Litigation

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Job ID:

39661

Practice Area(s):

Criminal Litigation, Litigation

Location:

East Sussex, South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

16.06.2026

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.
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East Sussex County Council
East Sussex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom

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East Sussex County Council
East Sussex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom
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Solicitor - Civil and Criminal Litigation

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

39661

Practice Area(s):

Criminal Litigation, Litigation

Location:

East Sussex, South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

16.06.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

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.