Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor needed in Stafford

This is a temporary role and the rate is £26.06ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5301371

The successful candidate will have subject matter expertise and will work in a main specialism area within the Legal Services Team. There will be opportunities to work in different specialism areas, subject to objective setting and the needs of the business. .

The post holder will be responsible for progressing highly complex legal cases and identifying any risks on the cases that are allocated to them. They will use their own initiative and work well under pressure, meet competing demands, and will take responsibility for maintaining their legal knowledge to assist them in consistently maintaining a high standard of work. The post holder will represent the relevant client department, at all case related meetings. They will conduct complex advocacy at court hearings/small claims case management hearings/ dispute resolution hearings/tribunals/mediation/public inquiries/panels/committees, as required by the relevant department.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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