Lawyer/Senior Lawyer - Civil Litigation

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a civil litigation lawyer/senior lawyer and two prosecution lawyer/senior lawyers to join our busy and highly professional legal team practicing in complex civil litigation and local authority prosecution matters. The team also covers employment law, special educational needs, education law, information governance and elections law.

A market supplement of 15% for 12 months or until a planned restructure is completed, whichever is first, is available to senior lawyers, who will be lawyers with substantial experience and knowledge in this area of law. Hybrid office arrangements are available, allowing working from home and office.

Responsibilities

• Act as a case holder and, where appropriate, advocate in the County Court, First-tier Tribunal and Magistrates Court, specifically in providing professional legal services in relation to civil litigation matters to the Council’s Departments but also in providing professional legal services on matters in other areas of law covered by the Team as may be required.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister entitled to practice in England and Wales or a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with practice rights.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Joanne Gleeson, Team Leader for the Education Employment & Litigation Law Team, on 07582 101685 or email joanne.gleeson@bradford.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities and groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

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