Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor (Litigation & Advice) (Temporary)

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Working within Legal and Democratic Services you will be part of our Litigation and Advice team.

You will undertake litigation, advocacy and advisory work in connection with all the Council’s functions or on behalf of any other body for which the Council provides legal advice.

You must hold a current Practising Certificate, LLB, Diploma in Legal Practice be able to carry out a range of tasks within a broad litigation based remit and manage a demanding workload with minimum supervision. It is also essential that you have effective interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, together with the ability to work as part of a team.

While the department is seeking a senior solicitor at Grade 10, we would be willing to consider candidates who meet Grade 9 criteria. The appropriate grade will be determined by experience and demonstrated ability to work in relevant areas without supervision.

Grade 9 essential requirements include:

• Experience of representing Clients in Court.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on a varied and extensive caseload.
• Ability to carry out a range of tasks in connection with a broad litigation & regulatory services based remit.
• Advocacy skills.
• Effective Report writing and written communication skills.

Grade 10 essential requirements additionally include:

• Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload with minimum supervision.
• Extended period of post qualifying experience

Experience of undertaking litigation work in the following areas is desirable: Debt Recovery, Education, Employment, Housing, Planning and Social Work.

IT skills, experience of supervision of administrative/paralegal staff and a willingness to be involved in designing and delivering training for client services are also desirable.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding until 31/05/2025 or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier

For an informal discussion about the role contact Nairn Young on 07483 390908 or email nairn.young@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

At Renfrewshire Council we are committed to providing opportunities and training to support your own continuous personal development and career aspirations. This role would suit anyone who wishes to gain or consolidate experience of working inhouse and for a public authority. You will enjoy access to flexible working options and our range of employee benefits, which include a wide range of retail and leisure discounts, a Cycle to Work scheme and enrolment in the Strathclyde Pension Fund. With over 250,000 members and £20bn of investments Strathclyde Pension Fund are one of the two biggest Local Government Pension Scheme funds, one of the top 20 UK pension funds and one of the top 50 European pension funds.

 

We offer enhanced support for working parents and carers, and have achieved the 'Exemplary' level for a Carer Positive organisation in recognition of our modern and flexible workplace practices, our carers leave policy and our Carers Connected network.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a disability. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are happy to discuss flexible working.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.