Job Description

Application closing date
04/08/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO8-11,scp 34-37 - 43,693 - 46,731 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, permanent
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC499

Remote working with some days in the office at Princess Building as of when required.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to support our Litigation team. You will have in depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of debt recovery work and you will be capable of:

Advising clients on a wide range of high-level complex cases in relation to debt recovery.

Ability to handle high caseload with little supervision and able to deal with all aspects of debt recovery including unpaid council tax, business rates and adult social care charges and other aspects of recouping monetary costs within the litigation team.


You will need to be skilled at providing concise and clear guidance, be well-organised and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. We would particularly be interested in anyone who has worked in the public sector and has had some exposure to Liability Orders, experience of Charging Orders, civil debt claims and civil claims generally, adult social care charges, litigation costs recovery.

The work is interesting, challenging and you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive working environment. Other benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements, including home working.

Internal and external training opportunities relevant to the post.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Work within a supportive legal team and contribute to its success


Our employees are currently undertaking a hybrid of home working and office-based working. The successful candidate will be primarily working remotely with minimum of one day in the office a week (ideally Wednesday) or more if required. The office is based in the centre of Halifax. Our excellent technology and equipment will enable you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.

Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2025

Interview Date: 26th / 27th August 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision ) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit ourEmployment Hub