Job vacancy details
Lawyer (Litigation and Insurance Group)
Employer:Surrey County Council
Reference:045099/PV/6764
Salary:£35,634 - £40,281
Hours:36 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Kingston upon Thames
Closing date:28/11/2008 23:00 PM
Handling a challenging caseload predominantly in the sphere of social care debt recovery, as well as assisting with general civil litigation matters, this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic team lawyer to play an influential role in the provision of our litigation and debt recovery services and develop their existing advocacy experience.
Handling debt recovery and general civil litigation matters on behalf of all the Council’s services, you will enjoy a varied and interesting caseload, from inception through to enforcement, including pursuing alternatives to litigation where appropriate. The role will largely involve you in social care debt recovery claims, as well as the opportunity to assist with general civil litigation matters in the sphere of property, landlord and tenant, contractual and regulatory disputes.
You will have exposure to the full breadth of the council’s operations and be keen to develop your appreciation for the potential sensitivity of your work. An understanding of local government and existing advocacy experience would be an advantage.
You will bring a wide range of litigation experience, be familiar with civil enforcement procedures, and must be ready to assist senior lawyers in the provision of the wider range of the Council’s general litigation services.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jacky Edwards on 020 8541 9745.
Interview date: 8 December 2008.
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Surrey County Council particularly welcomes applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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