The Civil Litigation Solicitor includes giving advice in relation to technical areas of law, policy, governance, and the organisation''s functions; specifically in respect of housing law; and with judicial reviews; conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate in Court and at tribunals, hearings, and inquiries. Other responsibilities will relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, including civil litigation.Duties and Responsibilities To support and advise the Housing Directorate with respect to litigation, including judicial reviews.To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal, such as Licensing Committee etc (appropriate training will be given);Provide general legal advice to Members and Officers and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager.Where required, conduct litigation on behalf of the organization, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing. Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily ..... full job details .....