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Civil Litigation Locum Sheffield Contract Type: Locum to start 20th April 2026 until 30th June 2026 Hybrid working available About the Role We are seeking a qualified and motivated Civil Litigation Lawyer to join a well-established in-house legal team within a leading Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a varied and stimulating caseload while supporting key client departments, including Housing, in delivering their objectives. The role involves handling a broad range of civil litigation matters, ensuring claims are managed efficiently and fairly, while balancing the needs of the Council and its service users. Key Responsibilities • Managing a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to conclusion, • Advising client departments on legal risks, strategy, and dispute resolution, • Conducting advocacy in court and, where appropriate, tribunal settings, • Handling matters including:, • Disrepair claims and associated defences, • Applications for court injunctions, including access to property, • Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, • General civil litigation matters affecting the Authority, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal correspondence, • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with full practising rights, • Experience in civil litigation, • Advocacy experience in court (tribunal advocacy desirable), • Enthusiastic, flexible, and a strong team player, • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, • Hardworking, with strong organisational and case management skills

📅 3-month contract | January 2026 start CRA Consulting is working with a large, well-established public sector organisation in South Yorkshire to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum assignment, starting January 2026. This is a strong opportunity to join a supportive, experienced in-house legal team, with a realistic caseload, clear processes, and a steady pipeline of adult social care work. You’ll provide legal advice and case support across a broad range of Adult Social Care matters, working closely with social workers, managers, and senior stakeholders to support lawful, proportionate decision‑making. • Advising on Care Act 2014 matters, • Managing Court of Protection applications and proceedings, • Advising on Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, • Supporting safeguarding, ordinary residence, and funding disputes, • Drafting legal advice, reports, and court documentation, • Working collaboratively with social care teams and senior officers, • Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister, • Hands‑on Adult Social Care experience (essential), • Confident handling Court of Protection and mental capacity matters, • Previous local authority / public sector experience preferred, • Comfortable stepping into a locum role and hitting the ground running, • £55–£60 per hour (PAYE or umbrella options available), • Initial 3-month contract, with potential extension, • January 2026 start, • Hybrid or remote working considered (service dependent) Rob Addy Director – CRA Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

A well-established law firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor for an urgent, initial 6-month assignment. The ideal candidate must be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with strong experience in childcare law and advocacy skills. Responsibilities include managing a childcare caseload and representing clients at hearings. This role offers flexibility with office-based or hybrid working. Competitive pay up to £55 per hour will be offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Clinical Negligence Locum Solicitor. I am working with a London law firm that is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Negligence Locum Solicitor to provide support to its claimant clinical negligence team. The successful locum will step into a busy and high-performing team, taking responsib

A reputable law firm in West Yorkshire is looking for an experienced Private Family Law Solicitor for a full-time, on-site role. The ideal candidate must be a qualified solicitor with a proven track record in private family law, capable of handling a caseload independently.

A recruitment agency is seeking a locum Planning & Highways Lawyer for a Local Authority in the North-West for an initial 3-month period.

A law firm in Malvern is seeking a dependable Private Client Locum Solicitor to manage an existing caseload and support their team.

We're always interested in speaking with experienced locum solicitors across all practice areas. Private Client Locum Solicitor. My client, a law firm in Malvern specialising in Private Client work, is seeking a dependable Locum Solicitor to support their team while they recruit permanently.

A reputable legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Employment Solicitor with more than two years’ PQE for a locum position in West Sussex. Competitive remuneration is offered at circa £40 per hour, making this a great opportunity for an immediately available solicitor.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – LOCUM, 3 + PQE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, £30 - £40 per hour. JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor – Locum. It is anticipated that the successful Private Client locum will be able to hit the ground running with cases at various stages of process, ensuring good progress is made

Job Title: Locum Residential Property Solicitor. Contract: Locum with the potential to lead to a permanent role. Ideal opportunity for an experienced conveyancer to join a leading firm as a locum with the potential for the role to become permanent.

My client is an established law firm seeking an experienced Locum Family Solicitor to join the team on an immediate basis.

A well-regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Locum Solicitor for a senior role in Somerset.

A London law firm is seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Locum Solicitor for a hybrid role requiring extensive experience in managing high-value claims.

A reputable legal organization is seeking an immediately available Employment Solicitor for a locum position in London.

A law firm in Central London is seeking a senior clinical negligence solicitor for a full-time locum position.

Seeking a full-time Locum Family Solicitor who is a Legal Aid Supervisor to join the team on locum basis. Family Solicitor – Locum 3+ PQE, North Yorkshire, £45 - £50 per hour, hybrid, on-going assignment. The locum must be able to run their own caseload independently and undertake their own advo

Service Care Solutions is recruiting for an.This is a 3-month contract with potential to extend and is fully remote for the right candidate.The role offers a competitive rate and the opportunity to gain experience in the Adult Social Care sector.This range is provided by Service Care Solutions.Your

A legal services provider in the West Midlands seeks an Employment Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE on a locum basis. Applicants must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong advocacy skills and a proven background in employment law.

Handling varied court of protection caseload for including general day to day management of deputyship files, liaising with clients, care teams and insurers.Secretarial support will be provided.Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency.We practice a d

Employment Solicitor - Locum, 2+ years’ PQE, London/ Hybrid, 3 month fixed term contract, circa £40 per hour. The appointed solicitor will produce clear legal documentation and explain complex issues effectively to colleagues and members, with additional experience in related areas such as person

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor who is able to handle a full caseload of criminal prosecutions and regulatory matters. Locum Litigation Lawyer – South West – £55 Umbrella.

Civil Litigation Solicitor (Locum) 3+ PQE, West Midlands, c. Civil Litigation Locum Solicitor required on a maternity cover basis, starting within the next 4 weeks, on a full‑time basis within an established team. An excellent long‑term locum opportunity to support a well‑established firm whil

If you are an experienced locum solicitor with relevant expertise and upcoming availability, please submit your CV ASAP. Senior Clinical Negligence Locum Solicitor. I am working with a London law firm that is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Negligence Locum Solicitor to provide support to its

A reputable legal organization is seeking an Employment Solicitor for a 3-month hybrid contract in West Sussex.

A leading law firm is looking for a Private Client Locum Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join their Gloucestershire team.

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Locum Litigation Solicitor to take on a busy caseload in housing management matters.

My client is an established law firm seeking an experienced Locum Family Solicitor to join the team on an immediate basis.

A leading legal firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Civil Litigation Solicitor with 3+ PQE for a locum position covering maternity leave.

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Family Solicitor with over 3 years of experience in North Yorkshire.

Handling varied court of protection caseload for including general day to day management of deputyship files, liaising with clients, care teams and insurers.Secretarial support will be provided.Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency.We practice a d

A local authority recruiting firm seeks a Childcare Solicitor for a remote role on a minimum 3-month locum contract.

Remote locum solicitor needed to advise clients on Adult Social Care Law and attend virtual hearings.

This job is with Santander UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Santander Consumer Finance (SCUK) are looking for passionate.This is a hybrid position, where you will be requir

A typical day might involve conducting research on complex employment law issues for the solicitors and partners in the department, liaising with counsel and ACAS officers as well as more hands-on work such as preparing billing reports, fee statements and document bundles for tribunal hearings, revi

Customer Service Advisor / Danish or Spanish SpeakerAn exciting opportunity for a multilingual customer service professional, who is fluent in oral and written Danish or Spanish and English,with strong communication, administration and organisational skills, and experien

A reputable solicitors firm in Bedford/Northampton is looking for a Childcare Solicitor to join their Lexcel accredited Care team.

A reputable law firm in Greater London is seeking a Family Solicitor with over 3 years of experience in managing private family law matters.

Are you a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor looking to build your career with a well-established regional firm that genuinely values people as much as expertise?. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor to join a friendly and experienced team, handling a varied caseload

Family Solicitor – Central London. This firm has a desirable mix of work, with many Solicitors and Partners known as leaders in its field. As the successful Family Solicitor, you will be:.

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Family Law Solicitor to deliver expert services on family-related legal matters.

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with. Family Solicitor (2–5 years’ PQE). This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a firm known for delivering high-quality, client-focused advice during sensitive and often complex matters.

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Family Solicitor with over 5 years' experience in family law, including divorce and financial remedy proceedings.

A leading legal firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor (Legal Director) with over 5 years PQE.

A prestigious family law firm is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to lead their new office in Milton Keynes.

Family Solicitor (Legal Director), 10+ Years PQE, West Sussex, £85,000 - £100,000 (DOE) – We are seeking an experienced Family Legal Director to join a highly regarded Family Law team, bringing exceptional expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership capability.