Service Care Solutions is working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Dorset, which needs an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their team and handle predominately education prosecutions matters.

Role: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Dorset – largely remote
Umbrella Rate: £40 - £45ph
PAYE Rate (Inclusive of holiday): £39.72 - £35.37ph
Contract length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Solicitor role:

Handle education prosecutions and other litigation cases on behalf of the Council.
Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders.
Draft legal documentation and undertake advocacy in court as required.
Liaise with external counsel and other relevant bodies.

Key Requirements:

A Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with strong litigation experience.
Experience in education-related prosecutions, preferably within a local authority context.
Excellent advocacy, communication, and drafting skills.

Benefits included with the Litigation Solicitor position:

Weekly pay.
Hybrid working (office attendance once per month).
Flexible hours.

If this Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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