Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor

Locum Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor – Competitive Rate – Full-time – Remote Working – London

Locum Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor

Up to £55 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

Local Authority based in South-East England

3 months rolling contract

Full time, 35 hours, Fully Remote Working Considered.

Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in London in their search for a Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor on an Locum basis for an initial 6-month role (with the potential to be extended)

Requirements:

• Strong experience in managing civil litigation matters, including debt recovery, Section 106 agreements, injunctions, adult social care debt, and some housing litigation.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and reviewing documents relevant to civil litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and experience in preparing cases for court proceedings.
• Advocacy experience in County Court and Magistrates' Court hearings, particularly in Basildon.
• Expertise in advising on Council policies related to investigation procedures.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload of prosecution cases.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Manage a variety of civil litigation cases, focusing on debt recovery, Section 106 agreements, and adult social care-related claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft and review relevant legal documents to support the council's litigation and prosecution work.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, conducting advocacy when required in County and Magistrates' Courts.
• Advise on and support Council investigation procedures, offering legal guidance where necessary.
• Oversee a caseload of prosecutions, ensuring all cases are handled effectively and within the required legal frameworks.

If you are interested in this Locum Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor role in London, please contact John Smith in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor – Competitive Rate – Full-time – Remote Working – London