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Litigation Solicitor
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 40 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £40-45 per hour DOE
About Us
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Litigation Solicitor to join Dorset Council's Legal Services team on a temporary 3-month basis. As a Litigation Solicitor you will support the team in handling Education Prosecutions and related litigation matters. This position will primarily involve managing a caseload in education-related prosecutions
Key Responsibilities:
Handle education prosecutions and other litigation cases on behalf of the Council.
Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders.
Draft legal documentation and undertake advocacy in court as required.
Liaise with external counsel and other relevant bodies.
Keep up to date with relevant legislation and provide training or updates to colleagues as necessary.
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
Strong litigation experience, ideally within a local authority context.
Experience in education-related prosecutions.
Excellent advocacy, communication, and drafting skills.
Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.Desirable:
Prior experience in local government law.
Familiarity with Local Authority procedures and governance.
Hybrid position
Monday to Friday
Up to 37 hours per week
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidatesBefore You Apply
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