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Temporary Solicitor - Litigation

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/02/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/02/2018 23:59
Salary:
£37,306 to £41,025 (Grade 13)
Allowances:
n/a
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Legal
Vacancy ID:
172167
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Post Number:
RES461
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
22 Feb
Further Information
A vacancy has arisen within Legal Services for a temporary Litigation Solicitor to cover a period of Maternity Leave until approximately 31st December 2018 or until the return of the substantive post holder from maternity leave whichever is sooner.

The post holder will provide a high quality legal service to the Council and the Officers within a wide range of litigation subject areas and provide legal advice to Officers and Members and outside relevant bodies.

Candidates must be a qualified solicitor with current practising certificate or qualified barrister (will consider those about to qualify having completed all academic stages) and have experience of issuing and general conduct of Magistrates Court prosecutions and have knowledge and conduct of civil court procedures.

For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Bryan Smith on 03000 269717 or email bryan.smith@durham.gov.uk.

In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on 03000 267247 or email hrresources@durham.gov.uk.

If you have any difficulties accessing the vacancy and are registered for redeployment, please contact the Operations & Data Team or alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk.

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Please note
This job is closed for applications.