Lawyer

Background

Our Central Government client is looking to take on a Lawyer to work a 9 month contract based in London

This team is responsible for handling public law cases, in the main by way of judicial review, brought against a variety of Government Departments.

Outputs/Deliverables to be achieved

* Uses a process of analysis, planning, scheduling, prioritising, action, quality monitoring and review.
* Takes responsibility for own work with substantial degree of autonomy but knowing when to consult and to delegate.
* Gives early warning to those affected by changing priorities, including the Reporting Officer.
* Displays an understanding of the resourcing requirements of own cases.
* Has up-to-the minute case files readily available.
* Displays an understanding of the context the client operates in.
* Displays the professional attitude that client and company expect from a member of an organisation with a high reputation.
* Adopts a style most likely to build an effective working relationship with the client.
* Responds to reasonable client requests including agreeing achievable and realistic actions, timescales etc.
* Acknowledges clients' concerns and works to alleviate these balancing client and Departmental needs.
* Is alert to media interest which may have an impact on the reputation of the client and/or the Department.
* Helps other team members to meet tight deadlines to preserve Department's reputation.
* Display Civil Service Values, help other people, focus on customer service and look proactively for solutions.
* Keeps abreast of legal developments and current thinking on related policy issues.
* Uses training and other methods to refresh and improve their skills and knowledge.

Skills/Experience Required

*Strong litigation experience
*Experience in the public law arena (for example in immigration)
*Judicial reviews
*Public sector/Central Government experience (ideal but not essential)
*Good drafting and written ability
*Preparing appeals to the Court of Appeal
*Preparing applications for judicial review
*Meeting time and billing targets

Formal Qualifications Required

3 years PQE

Additional Comments

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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