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Litigation Locum Lawyer

Employer
Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
Location
England, Kent
Salary
Up to £50 per hour
Closing date
15 Jan 2019
Reference
910428

Job Details

Litigation Lawyer required for an initial 4 month period to join a local authority based in Kent

This is an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer, or experienced Paralegal who is carrying their own caseload, to join a City council in Kent. Our client is looking to hear from candidates with a background in the public sector due the nature of the work, however those from private practice are encouraged to apply.

The role within the Litigation part of the team and is for someone to deal primarily with more complex High Court Litigation, involving defending Judicial Review in the form of Planning, Regulatory and Enforcement. You will be undertaking the casework aspect of the role and carrying out research and instructing counsel. Previous experience in this area is essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Pre-action protocol
  • Defending claims
  • Monitoring diaries
  • Instructing high court
  • The caseload will largely be Civil litigation but if candidates have experience in Criminal litigation, this would be desirable as there is the opportunity to pick up Licensing and Anti-Social Behaviour matters.

    If you are interested or would recommend someone who is interested, please contact Amy Swain on 0161 834 1642 or alternatively email amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk

    If you or any colleagues are looking to make a move into a new position, then we would be very interested in hearing from you/ them.

    Sellick Partnership is a market leader in public sector legal recruitment operating across the UK. Over the last ten years we have built up an enviable relationships with employers in the public sector. Our expert team of consultants boast up to date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.

    Company

    About Sellick Partnership

    Established in 2002, Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment business with seven offices nationwide and more than 100 employees.

    We offer a complete legal recruitment service on a nationwide basis within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our Legal team are considered one of the best in the country and are highly knowledgeable in their specialist markets.

    Our Legal Recruitment Consultants are market specialists and highly experienced in sourcing and placing high-calibre locum, contract and permanent legal professionals across the UK.

    We recruit across all areas of law, sourcing and placing candidates in legal jobs such as legal director, legal executive, barristers and solicitors as well as positions at the paralegal level.

    For our clients, we offer a tailored approach to recruitment services that is based on the needs of your organisation. We take the time to get to know you and your organisation, and support you at every step of the way to secure high-calibre legal candidates every time.

    For our candidates, we regularly partner with legal chambers and specialist legal organisations to hold CPD training events, workshops and seminars to help you keep abreast of industry news and topical issues. These events for legal professionals are a great way of networking and learning new skills that you can use as you progress through your legal career.

    With in-depth sector knowledge, an extensive network of clients and high-calibre legal professionals plus an unrivalled name in the market, we are best placed to support your recruitment needs. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you.

    Manchester: 0161 834 1642

    Leeds: 0113 243 9775

    London: 0203 997 9255

    We specialise in recruiting professionals into a variety of positions on a permanent and temporary basis across the following specialisms: Finance & Accountancy, HR, Procurement, Change & Transformation, ICT & Digital Technology, Actuarial, Wealth & Investment Management, Housing & Property Services and Senior & Executive. To find out more about Sellick Partnership, please visit our website: www.sellickpartnership.co.uk

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    Telephone
    0161 834 1642
    Location
    Sellick Partnership
    Queens Court
    24 Queens Street
    Manchester
    Greater Manchester
    M2 5HX
    GB

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