Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer

Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Hybrid working arrangement £49,764- £52,805 per annum This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for that next step in their career and to join an organisation that prides itself on giving all their staff the opportunity to be bold, brave and innovative within their role. Key responsibilities of the Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer role include: Directly line managing 1 Civil Litigation Lawyer, 1 SEN/Education Lawyer and 1 Legal Assistant. To be able to work autonomously and make decisions. Assisting with the allocation of work and 1:1s. Deputising for the Principal Lawyer and assisting with the training and development of junior staff members. General housing litigation matters such as anti social behaviour, possession claims, injunctions. Civil Litigation matters including; contractual disputes, judicial review and non-payment of care home fees. Assisting the legal team with employment matters, such as discrimination cases, equal pay claims and HR queries. Benefits of the Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer role: Legal assistant support Fantastic training and development opportunities Competitive salary. Excellent local government pension scheme, including the option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme Flexible and hybrid working. Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary days used for Christmas shutdown Flexi time and use of up to 5 banked flexi days per year Car lease scheme, salary sacrifice for a brand new car! Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers. Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships. Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements. Experience required for the Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer role: We would be extremely interested in hearing from

candidates with a private practice or public sector background . We encourage candidates from a range of backgrounds and experience to apply as Barnsley Council has excellent training and development opportunities for candidates. How to apply for the Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer role: To apply, please submit your CV or contact

Sara Robinson

in the

Sellick Partnership

Manchester office for a confidential chat.

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