What's involved with this role:
Interim Qualified Lawyer (Litigation)
Reference no: Leicester 0009 DE97 / 1
Pay Rate: up to £35.45 per hour PAYE max
37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: Leicester
Home based - Will need to attend Leicester City on their first day to collect laptop etc.
You will manage leasehold service charge debt cases, providing legal advice, preparing documents, and representing the organization in hearings. This locum role offers additional support for the department's litigation workload.
Key duties:
Manage a complex caseload of leasehold service charge debt litigation, resolving legal matters efficiently.
Conduct detailed assessments, investigations, and evaluations to resolve issues and monitor progress.
Perform complex legal research and analyze data to make informed decisions in line with current legislation and policies.
Draft high-quality legal documents, including pleadings, reports, and correspondence, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Stay updated on emerging legislation, technologies, and best practices, addressing complex disputes and conflicts effectively.
Key requirements:
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, with valid practicing certificate.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, legal procedures, and best practices within the litigation field.
Proven experience in managing a complex caseload and handling disputes or conflicts efficiently.
Extensive experience in litigation, particularly in leasehold service charge debt or related areas.
Excellent legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex cases and make informed decisions.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to draft high-quality legal documents and reports.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Job Ref: Leicester 0009 DE97 / 1
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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