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Service Care Legal
Litigation Lawyer
Bath, Somerset
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £55 - 60 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Service Care Legal
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a forward-thinking Local Authority, based in Somerset, which is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their legal services team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled legal professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services within the public sector.
Role: Litigation Lawyer – Housing & Disrepair
Location: Somerset – hybrid
Duration: 3 months ongoing
Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £48.41 - £52.76ph
Key Responsibilities:
Managing a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, with a particular focus on disrepair claims.
Undertaking possession proceedings from start to finish.
Conducting your own advocacy in court as required.About You:
A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with proven post-qualification experience in housing litigation.
Strong track record of managing disrepair cases and possession claims.
Confident advocate with the ability to appear in court independently.Benefits:
Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
Hybrid working.
Flexible hours.If this Litigation Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250
Ad ID: 5417129174
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