Litigation Lawyer

Reference: 103911

Posted:

Location:

11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate RH2 8EF
, UKSalary: 55486 - 60898/year

Type:
Full time

Employer:

Surrey County Council Contact:
Julie Care Email:
Julie.care.ukThe salary range for this role is 55,486 to 60,898 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 28 hours per week).Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Litigation?

As a Litigation Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council.

We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey’s estate in Reigate and Weybridge. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with.

This role is contractually based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate until 31st March 2027, however this vacancy is expected to transfer to West Surrey following Local Government Reorganisation (see below for more information).Our Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service

Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveA generous local government salary related pension

Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing

Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingA chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role As a Litigation Lawyer, you will have conduct of a varied and complex caseload which includes all non-insurance related litigation/disputes involving the Council. Work for the internal client encompasses debt recovery, particularly adult social care fees; property and commercial disputes and a variety of other litigation matters. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to manage a varied and complex caseload and to work flexibly using initiative is essential.

Advocacy experience or the willingness to undertake advocacy is also required for this role. As a Litigation Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include:

Providing solutions-focused and enabling advice on a range of litigation matters, and an ability to learn quickly about subjects of which you may not have had any prior experience;

Drafting briefs to Counsel;

Effective team working;

Leading/ contributing at client and project meetings;

Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council;

Managing competing priorities to achieve client/ statutory deadlines;

Exemplary client care and organisational skills.

Your application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

You are a skilled litigation lawyer with experience of the law and practice in this area

The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical advice

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