Litigation Solicitor, West Lothian Civic Centre, 493.111

West Lothian Council; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland seeks a Temporary Litigation Solicitor for a varied role within the Legal Services team. The position involves providing litigation and advisory support across various legal areas, including social work and housing. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and team skills while being flexible to meet changing demands. This role offers a hybrid working model and potential for part-time job share.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in general litigation and advisory work.
• Will support social work, housing, education, and other legal areas.
• Ability to deliver training to colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied workload of litigation and advisory work.
• Support the development and delivery of training.
• Act as Clerk or Legal Advisor as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Solution-focused advice

Flexibility in meeting changing demands

Job description

Location: West Lothian Civic Centre Howden South Road Livingston, EH54 6FF

Salary: £43,603 - £47,864 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council is one of Scotland’s most successful local authorities and is based in Livingston.

Legal Services provides comprehensive legal and committee services to the council and comprises four teams – Property/Planning, Litigation, Licensing and Committee Services.

These posts sit within the Litigation Team. They are varied, challenging and rewarding roles within small and busy teams. As a Temporary Litigation Solicitor within Legal Services, you will be expected to undertake a varied workload of general litigation and advisory work associated with supporting the functions of the Local Authority, including social work, housing, education, employment, contentious contract/commercial property, debt recovery and such other areas of work as may be allocated to them, to assist the Chief Solicitor to ensure that a quality legal service is provided to meet client requirements.

The post-holders will also be expected to support development and delivery of training for colleagues and clients as necessary, and may (subject to role) be required to act as Clerk or Legal Advisor to regulatory and other forum.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication and team working skills. They will deliver solution focused advice to council officers and elected members, in a clear and concise manner, demonstrate a commitment to excellence in client service, and a flexible approach to meeting changing demands and priorities.

These are full time temporary posts however part-time job share may be considered.