Litigation Lawyer

24 hours ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

Company Overview

CRA GROUP LIMITED is seeking two Litigation Lawyers to support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in providing strategic high-level legal advice to the Council's Members and Officers.

Salary: £50,000 (Grade 10) or £60,000 (Grade 11)

Job Description:

The successful candidates will be responsible for leading and managing a team in a shared back office support service, including lawyers, legal officers, and support staff. They will support the Team Leader in delivering a portfolio of high-quality solution-focused legal work across multiple sites and organizations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Litigation experience within a local government setting
  • Ability to provide strategic high-level legal advice
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with a reputable organization
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Chance to develop new skills and expertise

Others:

The selected candidates will also support the Principal Lawyer in meeting the strategic aims of the Legal Services department, developing ways to maximize income generation, and identifying savings opportunities.



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