Legal Executive

The Methodist Church in Britain; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-leave

On-the-job training

Core curriculum

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Office of the Advocate General is seeking a Legal Executive to support HMRC Division solicitors in Scotland. The role involves drafting court documents, handling streamlined processes and coordinating with counsel and clerks across tribunals and the Court of Session.

Hybrid working is offered. Internal candidates only and Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available. The post requires strong workload management and knowledge of Scottish court procedures.

Qualifications

• Organising and managing own workload flexibly to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Undertaking administrative procedures specific to courts and tribunals in Scotland.
• Effective communication and influencing at Level 2 of the Success Profile.

Responsibilities

• Advise HMRC Division solicitors on litigation in Scotland, drafting supporting court documents.
• Take ownership of streamlined court processes such as petitions for liquidation and simple procedure cases.
• Arrange service of court documents and liaise with counsel to act for HMRC.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, court/tribunal clerks and counsel on litigation.
• Share management of the Legal Services inbox and process court orders.

Skills

Organising workload

Administrative procedures

Communication skills (Level 2)

Job description

Legal Executive post in the HMRC Division of the Office of the Advocate General, the UK Government's Scottish legal team. The role supports nine solicitors who litigate for HMRC in Scotland, including drafting court documents, instructing counsel and running streamlined court processes such as liquidation petitions. It is one of two legal executive posts in a litigation-focused division covering tribunals and the Court of Session, with hybrid working. Applications are limited to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations, and Skilled Worker sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Advising HMRC Division solicitors on litigation in Scotland, including drafting supporting court documents and compiling hearing documents
• Taking ownership of timely and accurate completion of streamlined court processes such as petitions for liquidation and simple procedure cases
• Arranging service of court documents
• Liaising with and instructing counsel to act for HMRC in some cases
• Communicating with clients, colleagues, court and tribunal clerks and counsel on litigation
• Sharing management of the Legal Services inbox, including processing specifications of documents and court orders served on UK government departments in Scotland
• Assisting with allocation of outsourced litigation work for UK government departments
• Contributing to the review and improvement of the Division's Knowledge Bank and helping to maintain it

What’s required

Experience

• Organising and managing own workload flexibly to meet competing and changing priorities and deadlines (key criterion)
• Undertaking administrative procedures specific to courts and tribunals in Scotland

Skills & knowledge

• Communicating and influencing at Level 2 of the Success Profile
• Working together at Level 2 of the Success Profile
• Delivering at pace at Level 2 of the Success Profile
• Making effective decisions at Level 2 of the Success Profile

Checks & eligibility

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard: identity, right to work, employment history and unspent criminal record check
• Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK
• Internal candidates or Common Citizenship Organisation staff only
• Higher security clearance may be needed for internal candidates

Other

• CV and supporting statement of no more than 1000 words evidencing the success profile criteria

What’s offered

• Flexi-leave and a range of flexible working options
• Full on-the-job training and an internal core curriculum
• Access to UK and Scottish Government training opportunities
• Opportunities to work across other OAG divisions
• Possible experience in the London office or HMRC offices elsewhere
• Office-wide diversity and wellness programme
• Opportunities to join cross-office project and interest groups
• Wide range of employee benefits