Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Litigation

2 days ago

Dorchester DT XJ, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

You'll join our busy and forward-looking Litigation team, working on a broad mix of civil and criminal matters that support services across the Council, including housing, planning and environmental protection.

You'll provide clear, practical legal advice and representation on areas such as enforcement actions, regulatory prosecutions, injunctions, possession proceedings and debt recovery. Senior Lawyers will handle more complex cases, represent the Council in Magistrates and County Courts, and offer support and occasional supervision to colleagues.

Across both levels, you'll work closely with internal and external clients, contribute to team discussions, and develop your skills through regular 1:1s, training and collaborative working.

What's in it for you

You'll be part of a supportive, unified team built on respect, integrity and professional expertise. This is a modern and inclusive organisation where you'll be trusted with interesting work from the outset, encouraged to develop your specialist skills and supported to grow your legal career.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements will help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and you'll have ongoing access to training, development opportunities and regular conversations with your manager.

About you

  • experienced in handling litigation matters, with confidence in giving clear written and verbal legal advice
  • skilled at managing a varied caseload and able to adapt to changing priorities
  • collaborative and solution-focused, with a supportive approach to team working
  • motivated to continue your professional development and expand your legal expertise
  • for senior applicants, confident in court advocacy and able to represent clients effectively at Magistrates and County Courts

For an informal conversation please contact Sue Turner,

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

This post is politically restricted.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

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