Locum Litigation Lawyer
Confidential Local Authority – South West
12-Month Contract | Fully Remote Working
Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority in the South West who are seeking an experienced Locum Litigation Lawyer to join their legal services team on an interim basis.
This role offers a highly flexible working arrangement, with the position being fully remote and court attendance only required on a very occasional basis.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of local authority litigation matters
- Advising on a range of civil litigation and enforcement matters
- Drafting legal documents including pleadings, witness statements and notices
- Providing clear and pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders
- Liaising with external counsel and third parties as required
- Managing matters through to conclusion with minimal supervision
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive in England & Wales
- Experience handling litigation matters within a local authority or public sector setting
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Willingness to attend court on a rare basis if required
Contract Details:
- Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
- Fully remote working
- 12-month contract
- Flexible start date
If you are a Litigation Lawyer seeking a long-term, fully remote locum opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.