Civil Litigation Lawyer - Service Care Solutions - Legal : Job Details

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details about the role.

ROLE: Civil Litigation LawyerLOCATION: LondonRATE: £45-£50 per hour LTD (DOE, PQE and interview performance)CONTRACT: 3 months (Ongoing)

Please note this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of general civil litigation, including property, contracts, injunctions, and enforcement.
• Provide timely, clear, and practical legal advice to council departments on a range of litigation matters.
• Handle advocacy in court, where applicable, and represent the council in proceedings.
• Ensure efficient file management, meeting deadlines, and performance targets.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders, as required.

About You:

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 1 year PQE
• Experienced in dealing with a range of civil litigation matters through to completion
• Previous working experience with local authority would be essential

If this Civil Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.