Contract to start ASAP until 31-12-26 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

To assist the smooth operation of the Legal department by carrying out various legal services tasks, particularly planning, civil and criminal litigation, licensing, prosecutions, conveyancing, complaints and website content management.

Responsibilities

Principal duties (Litigation)

Preparation of cases to be dealt with in the Civil Courts, including injunctions, proceedings for the recovery of debts and landlord and tenant matters including arranging and participating in telephone conferences and representation at Court.

Preparation of cases to be dealt with in the Criminal Courts, including prosecutions for environmental protection, housing standards, education welfare, anti-social behaviour, trading standards, fraud and other regulatory matters.

Analysing and advising upon evidence in respect of both civil and criminal matters, drafting summonses/information's, statements of case, originating applications and attending pre-hearing meetings to advise.

Undertaking advocacy at the County Courts, Magistrates' Court or Tribunal, including preliminary hearings, interim applications and trials.

Carrying out research and giving advice at the appropriate level to all Council services.

Complying with Court directions in a timely and efficient manner.

Preparing briefs for Counsel to attend Court / Tribunal Hearings and Public Inquiries.

Attending conferences with counsel and assisting Counsel at Hearings and Public Inquiries.

Joint working with Senior legal officer on Employment Tribunal cases.

Joint working with Senior legal officer on licensing and prosecution matters.

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