Litigation Lawyer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join their dedicated team on a temporary basis. This role offers a flexible working pattern, allowing for 40% in-office work with the remainder from home, or fully in-office if preferred. You will support a diverse range of civil litigation for UK Government departments, engaging in high-profile cases including judicial reviews in the Court of Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Advocate with a passion for public law and human rights, looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £250

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation, particularly in the Court of Session.
• Strong legal analysis and advisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support civil litigation for UK Government departments.
• Handle high-profile cases in immigration and human rights law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal analysis and advisory skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to manage complex workloads

Public law experience

Human rights law experience

Civil litigation experience

Education

Solicitor or Advocate admitted in Scotland

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working closely with The Office of the Advocate General (OAG) based at Queen Elizabeth House. We are currently seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join their dedicated team on a temporary basis. They offer a flexible working pattern of 40% in the office and the rest working from home. They do have the option of fully in-office if preferred.

About the Role:Working in the OAG Litigation Division, you’ll support a diverse range of civil litigation for UK Government departments, including high-profile cases in areas such as immigration, human rights, constitutional and equality law. Much of the work involves judicial reviews in the Court of Session, and occasionally, cases before the Upper Tribunal.

What We’re Looking For:

• Litigation experience, ideally in the Court of Session
• Strong legal analysis and advisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage complex workloads under pressure
• A Solicitor or Advocate admitted in Scotland with a valid practising certificate
• Experience with public law, immigration, human rights, or Civil litigation is an advantage

Contract Duration and Salary:

• 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension up to 23 months
• Start: June 2025
• Salary: £59,348 - LTD DAY RATE: £311.39 – PAYE (INC) £264.36

This role closes Friday 9th May at 10am.
To apply, please submit your CV toBeth Kirby via email: [e-mail] or call: 01312642230 for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information if you know someone else looking for work.