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Litigation Lawyer (Litigation Team)

Employer
Islington Council
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£36,912 - £45,438 p.a. pro rata
Closing date
19 May 2018

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Practice area
Commercial litigation
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

Litigation Lawyer (Litigation Team)

Grade / Salary: P03/P05 £36,912 - £45,438 p.a. pro rata

Contract: 3 day week/21 hours, fixed term for up to 3 months

Ref: FR/5109/KM

Location: 7 Newington Barrow Way, London N7 7EP

Opportunities within Islington Legal Services, Resources Directorate

Several exciting opportunities are available and open to solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives and paralegals, that are able to meet the specific requirements of the roles at Islington Council, a proactive forward thinking legal service.

We are seeking knowledgeable, passionate and creative thinking lawyers with business acumen, who want to help us make a difference, as we are deeply committed to improvement and great customer service.

The council offers many excellent employee benefits including access to a pension scheme, childcare vouchers, generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, all in addition to working in a friendly and supportive work environment.

We are looking for applicants with good technical knowledge (ideally in a Local Government context – although this is not essential) and able to demonstrate a “can do” approach.

You must be organised and be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision while being a valuable team player and be able to manage conflicting priorities to deadlines. Applicants must also have excellent communication skills enabling them to build strong relationships with clients.

 

Litigation Lawyer (Litigation Team) - 3 day week/21 hours – fixed term for up to 3 months

We are looking for a part-time Lawyer with a minimum of two years post qualification experience. You will have knowledge of housing law and homeless legislation, experience of conducting defended possession proceedings and litigation to tackle anti-social behaviour. You will have to be highly motivated and a team player.

Closing date: Thursday 31 May 2018 at 23:59

Interview and test date: Week commencing 9 July 2018

To download the Job Description and to apply online please go to:

 

Company

Islington Council

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