Litigation Lawyer - Disrepair

Posted 10 September 2025
Salary £62 per hour
LocationSomerset
Discipline Legal
Reference139040
Contact NameKaram Johal

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in Somerset, who are recruiting for a Litigation Solicitor to focus on Disrepair cases, on a 3 month minimum locum basis.

The hourly rate is £62.00/hour (Umbrella). Both full time (37 hour per week) and part time (25 hours per week) will be considered.

This is a majority remote bases role, however court attendance in Somerset is required 1-2 times per month.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Manage own caseload and advise on litigation matters, specialising in disrepair
  • Undertake possession proceedings and own advocacy
  • Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents, and provide case analysis
  • Assist in negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolutions when appropriate
  • Advise in respect of selective and additional licensing schemes and enforcement work
  • Provide guidance and supervision to junior members of the Litigation team


Experience required:

  • Experience required in Disrepair Litigation
  • Local Government experience


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Remote working
  • Flexible working days


Working hours:

  • 37 or 25 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday, flexible start/finish times


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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