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Join to apply for theNewly Qualified Lawyer - Litigationrole atLewisham Council Join to apply for theNewly Qualified Lawyer - Litigationrole atLewisham Council Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a newly qualified Litigation Lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Litigation and Prosecution Legal Team. You must have experience of Litigation, and/or Prosecution work.The role will report to and be supervised by a Senior Lawyer in the Litigation Team. The role will require you to undertake generally straightforward litigation and/or prosecution casework, legal advice, negotiation, drafting, attendance at meetings, and/or advocacy relevant to the role.The role will require you to prepare all legal documentation, and advise on legal matters relevant to the caseload and role, and assist other lawyers in the team in relation to more complex or specialized cases and matters, as and when required. You will carry out legal research for your own cases, and by way of support to other lawyers within the team.Although an understanding of, and familiarity with the Local Authority environment is an advantage, we would consider any applicant with a private practice background wanting to transfer their skills into the public sector, or develop themselves in this role.In return, we’ll offer excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that include:Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networksLocationWhilst the job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, SE6 4RU we operate a hybrid approach, where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. At present you will be required to work from Laurence House at least 40% of the time, and it may be necessary for you to come in for meetings, as determined by service requirements.Special conditionsYou must be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or CILEX in Wales and England.You must hold a current Practising Certificate on commencement of the role.The job is subject to a DBS check.DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS WEBSITEPlease apply via Sellick by contacting and clickhereto view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£44,430- £46,437 per annum (PO2)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lewisham Council by 2x Get notified about new Litigation Counsel jobs inLondon, England, United Kingdom . 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