Trainee Solicitor

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council seeks a skilled legal professional for a 2-year fixed-term role, blending home and office work. The role involves assisting with legal services and requires a law degree and diploma. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle diverse legal tasks are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in law (LLB) and legal practice diploma required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility in tasks are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of legal services to the Council.
• Support committees and services on legal matters.
• Work across various legal areas including court work and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

LLB Degree

Diploma in Legal Practice

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Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and 21 City Square, you will work full time, 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis for 2 years. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Maureen Moran, 01382 434108 or email k.

Requirements

You will have an LLB Degree and Diploma in Legal Practice.

Responsibilities

You will assist in the provision of all legal and associated services to the Council, its Committees, Services, employees and, where appropriate, to any organisation in which the Council has an interest.

The Individual

You will be a skilled communicator with good oral and written skills as well as having good organisational and time management skills along with being a good team worker with the ability to work under pressure. You will be flexible and adaptable to change. A willingness to undertake appropriate job-related training as required and the willingness and ability to work across a variety of areas of Court work, advice, and contracts is essential. A satisfactory Standard Disclosure check is required.