Litigation Solicitor (Dorchester)
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Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: 5055 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 37 hours per week
About Us
Our service is built on our values of ethical trustworthy and caring and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the Role
This role sits within Dorset providing legal advice and representation in a range of contentious matters on behalf of the Council.
What is the day-to-day of the role:
- Provide clear accurate and timely legal advice to Dorset Council services and officers on litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Prepare and conduct litigation on behalf of the Council including case management and advocacy where appropriate.
- Draft and review legal documents statements and correspondence related to litigation enforcement and dispute resolution.
- Advise on risk management pre-action protocols and settlement options.
- Represent the Council at court hearings tribunals and internal panels as required.
- Liaise with and instruct Counsel or external solicitors where appropriate.
- Monitor and advise on changes in legislation case law and legal procedure affecting the Councils operations.
- Work collaboratively within the Legal Services team and contribute to knowledge sharing training and professional development initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualified Lawyer Barrister or Legal Executive.
- Degree-level education.
- Post-qualification experience in litigation or dispute resolution.
- Strong legal research drafting and advocacy skills.
- Excellent communication analytical and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Flexible and team-oriented approach.
- Commitment to equality diversity and high professional standards.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Desirable
- Experience working within a local authority legal department.
- Knowledge of Local Government Law Civil Procedure and Public Law.
- Familiarity with local government governance and decision-making processes.
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