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Civil Litigation Lawyer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 43 - 47 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: a month
Job Description
The Civil Litigation Solicitor includes giving advice in relation to technical areas of law, policy, governance, and the organisation's functions; specifically in respect of housing law; and with judicial reviews; conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate in Court and at tribunals, hearings, and inquiries. Other responsibilities will relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, including civil litigation.
Duties and Responsibilities
To support and advise the Housing Directorate with respect to litigation, including judicial reviews.
To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal, such as Licensing Committee etc (appropriate training will be given);
Provide general legal advice to Members and Officers and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager.
Where required, conduct litigation on behalf of the organization, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.
Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services.
Deal with disputes and complaints.
Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service.
To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues.
Requirement
Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice.
Experience and knowledge of housing law and litigation work
Practical knowledge of public law
Ability to travel to various locations
Effective advocate - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Good drafting skills
Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues
Competent IT user
Location: CF10
Hours per week: 37
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