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Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Full Time

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Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor for a local authority in Somerset.
The role involves providing legal advice on various complex litigation matters, with a focus on issues such as homelessness and housing disrepair.
The position offers an umbrella rate of £55-£60 per hour or a PAYE inclusive rate of £48.41 - £52.76 per hour for a 3-month ongoing contract at 25 hours per week.
Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 2 years of experience in litigation, preferably within the public sector.
The role includes benefits such as hybrid working, flexible hours, and weekly pay based on experience and performance.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a forward-thinking local authority, based in Somerset, which is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their team. In this role you will be providing expert legal advice and support to clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters.Role: Litigation SolicitorLocation: Somerset – hybridUmbrella Rate: £55-£60phPAYE inc. rate: £48.41 - £52.76phContract: 3 months ongoing, 25 hours per weekKey responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor role:

Handle a mixed caseload of litigation legal matters from start to completion.
The caseload will include but is not limited to homelessness, housing disrepair, Debt recovery, possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour, Traveller encampments and regulatory prosecutions.
Support junior colleagues and legal assistants within the department.

Key Requirements:

Qualified solicitor with 2+ years of experience in litigation matters.
Strong legal knowledge and experience in litigation matters.
Ideally someone with experience of a similar role within the public sector.

Benefits included with the Litigation Solicitor position:

Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend upon experience, interview performance and competency.
Hybrid working.
Flexible hours.

If this litigation solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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