Lawyer (Civil Litigation)
37 hours per week
Fixed term contract for 2 years
Are you a lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity to make a difference? We are seeking a skilled and qualified lawyer to join our Litigation Legal Team to manage a varied debt enforcement portfolio. You will manage a full caseload focused almost exclusively on civil litigation with the assistance of a paralegal and a supportive wider team. It’s a fixed term 2-year post but we hope that the post will be retained if the candidate can help us show that it makes business sense to do so, with plenty of opportunity to make a positive impact.
Why join us?
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss suitable flexible and agile working arrangements to best fit your needs.
You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cases while being supported professionally to grow.
What we are looking for:
- Relevant professional qualifications (qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (with litigation practice rights)
- Proven initiative and judgement to identify, research and resolve problems with excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills
- Motivated worker who will connect and engage with the team
- Diplomatic worker who is invested in securing the best outcomes for those we serve
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ben Gard, Principal Lawyer, Litigation Legal Team at Ben.Gard@iow.gov.uk or 01983 821000, ext. 6335
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
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