F&C 1629 - Solicitor

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local government body is seeking a dedicated Solicitor to join their dynamic Legal Services Team. This role offers the chance to engage in a variety of legal matters, including child protection and housing issues. The supportive environment fosters professional growth, making it ideal for both experienced solicitors and newly qualified candidates. With comprehensive training and a commitment to high-quality legal service, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Enrolled solicitors with a current Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate are preferred.
• Experience in civil litigation is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide representation and advice in various litigation matters.
• Manage your own caseload across client services.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Client Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Law Degree

Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit a Solicitor.

We are looking for a talented, adaptable and enthusiastic Solicitor who has a desire to work in local government to join our busy Legal Services Team which aims to provide the highest quality legal services and advice to the Council. The Legal Services team environment is supportive which will allow you to develop and gain experience of the workings of local government whilst undertaking varied and interesting work.

The role is within the People and Communities Team and will involve providing representation and advice in litigation matters including child protection; permanence; adults with incapacity; adult support and protection; education matters including ASN tribunals; debt recovery and housing matters including ASBOs and recovery of heritable property.

You will require to undertake a range of litigation work for client services across the council and will be responsible for managing your own case load which will encompass a variety of matters. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills, in these areas.

This civil court role will suit either a Solicitor with experience in civil litigation or a newly qualified Solicitor, as full support and training will be provided.

Applications for this role are invited from enrolled solicitors with a current Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager on 01698 454501.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

Please describe in detail:

• A time when you identified a problem and took the initiative to correct it yourself
• A time when your team or organisation was undergoing some change and how you dealt with that
• A time when you had to manage client expectations while still delivering excellent customer service, and,
• A situation when you faced conflict while working in a team and how you dealt with that”

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

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