Assistant Lawyer - Royal Borough of Greenwich
Salary: £180 Per Day
Hours: 35 Hours
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Length: 6 Month
Location: The Woolwich Centre, SE186HQ
Job Details
Assistant Lawyer - Royal Borough of Greenwich
35 hours per week
Hybrid working, with in office 2 days a week, Mondays & Tuesdays
Senior Lawyer for the conduct of legal work in respect of matters allocated in the Housing & Litigation Team in relation to Licensing & Prosecution matters.
As Assistant Prosecutions Lawyer (Housing and Litigation), you will play a key role in supporting the Council’s Regulatory and Licensing functions. You’ll be responsible for a varied and rewarding caseload focused on
licensing & prosecutions law in relation to criminal litigation and licensing matters, with the opportunity to advocate directly in the Magistrates Courts.
Essential Criteria:
A qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Strong understanding of Licensing and Prosecution law, with relevant experience.
To have full conduct of a caseload of criminal litigation matters, taking instructions, negotiating with relevant parties, preparing matters for court proceedings, drafting pleadings, informations, and all relevant
documents, liaising with solicitors, the courts and external agencies and all ancillary matters.
To have full conduct of licensing matters receiving instructions, liaising with relevant parties, assisting with the preparation of matters for consideration by the Council’s Licensing Committee.
To appear as advocate on behalf of the Council before the Magistrates Court, or instruct Counsel as appropriate.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
Commitment to the Council’s values, equality, and service excellence
