Litigation Lawyer

Job Introduction

Job Title: Lawyer - Litigation (Grade 10, £42,839 - £47,181)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (min 1 day per week)
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Closing Date: 1st February 2026
Interviews: 23/24 February 2026 

Litigation Lawyer

Legal Services Lincolnshire - Litigation Team

Are you a qualified lawyer looking for a varied caseload with a desire to achieve successful outcomes for multiple different clients? This is a great opportunity to join Lincolnshire County Council’s friendly and supportive Litigation Team who are passionate about delivering high quality legal advice to their clients.

The role

We are looking for a confident and motivated lawyer to join our established team of lawyers and legal officers in the Litigation Team. As a key member of the team you will:

• Provide high quality legal advice and support on a broad range of legal matters with a specific emphasis on housing related matters, but also in respect of a vast range of other legal areas, including debt recovery, personal injury and judicial review. 
• Represent the interests of clients at various courts, including the County Court and the Coroners Court. 
• Work closely with a range of different clients across Lincolnshire. 

If you are interested in a varied caseload and working with multiple different clients, then this post may be exactly what you are looking for. No two days are the same.  

About you

You will be a qualified:

• Solicitor,
• Barrister, or
• Chartered Legal Executive

and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007.

You will also bring:

• An understanding and working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the workings of the Court System. 
• Experience of conducting Claimant/Defendant litigation in various court settings.
• Confidence in undertaking advocacy or a willingness to develop this further in the role.
• Experience of handling a busy and varied caseload.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• A collaborative, team focused approach, with strong problem-solving skills and a good sense of humour.

The work can be fast paced but is exceptionally rewarding. If you have the right skills, attitude and a passion for litigation, we will help you develop the rest. You will be well supported and we are confident you will find this a professionally rewarding and fulfilling role.

What we offer

We care about our staff and want you to enjoy a healthy work life balance. In return, we can offer:

• A competitive salary on our Grade 10 pay scale
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• The ability to purchase additional leave
• A flexible working policy
• Access to our staff benefits scheme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• New and spacious offices in the heart of Lincoln
• We have a new cloud-based case management system
• We are LEXCEL accredited 

Working in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire is a great place to live and work. Lincoln has an impressive castle and cathedral with the medieval quarter providing a striking contrast to the lively and youthful feel of this university city. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a beautiful city with a great team of colleagues, look no further. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team.

Interested?

If you would like an open and informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Liz Anderton, Principal Lawyer, Litigation

Tel: 01522 555655

Email: liz.anderton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.