We are currently recruiting for a local authority based in Surrey, for a Litigation Lawyer on a 3-month temporary contract.


The position is due to start immediately on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). The hourly rate is negotiable but likely to be around £50-55 p/h via an umbrella company.


The ideal candidate will have experience in housing litigation and prosecution as well as access their own vehicle.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):
*Managing a caseload of housing litigation cases, up to and including prosecution stage
*Leading on two major cases in January, requiring a court presence
*Preparing settlement agreements, court orders, and procedural correspondence
*Working alongside two ASB officers
*Evaluating settlement options and negotiating resolutions


Skills and experience required:
*Experience required in Housing Litigation
*Experience working cases in the prosecution stages


Rewards and benefits:
*Hybrid working
*Flexible working days


Working hours:
*20 hours per week – they are ideally looking for someone to attend the office on Thursdays, but the rest of the hours can be completed any other day (within working hours)


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


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


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