Solicitor - Civil and Criminal Litigation

East Sussex Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their legal team. This role involves providing legal advice and managing civil and criminal litigation cases, including claims and prosecutions. Ideal candidates will have significant legal expertise and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and personal achievement.

Benefits

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil and criminal law and practice.
• Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice.
• Clarity in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to communicate with diverse personnel and organizations.
• Experience managing staff and undertaking advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of civil and criminal matters, including claims and prosecutions.

Skills

Knowledge of civil and criminal law

Effective communication

Drafting complex documents

Staff management

Advocacy skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• You will have conduct of a wide range of civil and criminal matters, including civil claims, judicial reviews, inquests, trading standards prosecutions and education prosecutions etc.

Qualifications

• 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

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Interviews will be taking place on dates to be confirmed. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers a unique experience, which enables you to do work which is meaningful and purposeful to your wider local community in a supportive environment. It will give you a real sense of satisfaction, reward and professional achievement.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Freeman - Senior Solicitor Team Leader Commercial and Litigation at [e-mail]

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.