Civil Litigation Lawyer

We are currently partnering with a Kent based Council, who are recruiting for a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on an initial temporary 3 month basis.

This is a full-time position with a negotiable rate and the start date is as soon as possible. This role is hybrid with office/court attendance required once a week .

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of Civil and Criminal Litigation inclusive of Advocacy
• Handling a mixed caseload on matters relating to: housing disrepair, possession, anti-social behavior, environmental protection, rent arrears, boundary disputes, fly tipping and homelessness
• Conducting Advocacy in County Court and Magistrates Court, Preparing Bundles, instructing Counsel
• Negotiating Costs, Part 36 Settlement Agreements, adhering to the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
• Dealing with Environmental Protection Act Claims, Rent Arrears Civil Claims, Boundary Dispute

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• They are also open to offering condensed hours

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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