Senior Solicitor (Litigation & Advice)(Full Time)(Permanent)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an experienced legal professional to join their Litigation and Advice team. This role involves handling litigation, advocacy, and advisory work across various functions, requiring effective communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should hold a Current Practising Certificate and have substantial litigation experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £47,979 to £50,880 per year and requires 35 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Extended period of post qualifying experience.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload with minimum supervision.
• Experience in litigation work in Debt Recovery, Education, Employment, Housing, Planning, and Social Work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation, advocacy and advisory work for the Council’s functions.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the Litigation and Advice team.
• Supervise administrative/paralegal staff and deliver training for client services.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing skills

IT skills

Education

Current Practising Certificate

Job description

Salary: £47,979 - £50,880 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

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 have an extended period of post qualifying experience, hold a current Practising Certificate, 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.

Experience of undertaking litigation work in the following areas will be advantageous: Debt Recovery, Education, Employment, Housing, Planning and Social Work. Effective IT skills, experience of supervision of administrative/paralegal staff and a willingness to be involved in designing and delivering training for client services is also desirable.

For an informal discussion about the role contact Nairn Young on 0141 487 1626 or email [e-mail].

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.