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Solicitor (Commercial) - DEE06077

Dundee City Council

Dundee

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading local authority in Dundee is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for supporting the Council with all legal services, including work on contracts and planning issues. The ideal candidate will hold an LLB in Scots Law and have completed a legal traineeship, offering strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

  • Completed legal traineeship.
  • Good experience in relevant areas of law.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in provision of legal services to the Council.
  • Work relating to conveyancing, contracts, and planning.
  • Provide recommendations and support to Council committees.

Skills

Organizational skills
Time management
Communication skills

Education

LLB Degree in Scots Law
Diploma in Legal Practice

Job description

Job Description
Working in a hybrid style, based at home and at 21 City Square, Dundee, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Maureen Moran, Legal Manager, on 01382 434102 or email maureen.moran@dundeecity.gov.uk
Requirements
You will have LLB Degree in Scots Law and Diploma in Legal Practice.
Responsibilities
You will assist in the provision of all legal and associated services to the Council, its Committees, Services, staff and, where appropriate, to any organisation in which the Council has an interest. You will assist in the provision of all legal and associated services to the Council, its Committees, Services, staff and, where appropriate, to any organisation in which the Council has an interest. This will include work relating to conveyancing, contracts, statutory orders and procedures and planning.
The Individual
You will have completed your legal traineeship and have good basic experience in relevant areas of work. You will have good oral and written communication skills. You will also have organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage and motivate others. You will be willing to undertake appropriate job related training if required and you will also be flexible and adaptable to change. A Level 2 - Standard Disclosure Scotland Check is required.
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