Solicitor (Advice & Litigation)

Scottish Legal News; Motherwell; Hybrid; ZAR 1 101 000 - 1 225 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization is seeking a qualified solicitor to provide professional legal advice and support in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Legal Practice, experience in sheriff court work, and knowledge of local authority litigation, including areas like education and housing. Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, along with excellent communication abilities, are essential. This full-time position requires managing a diverse caseload with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified solicitor with a current unrestricted Practising Certificate.
• Recent experience of sheriff court work and local authority litigation.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice and support for the Legal Services.
• Work on cases in education, social work, and housing.
• Adapt to changes and meet deadlines.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Diploma in Legal Practice

Fully qualified solicitor

Job description

North Lanarkshire Council Motherwell, Hybrid

Salary: NLC12 £48,958-£54,418

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid

We are looking for a confident and positive individual to support the work of Legal Services by providing professional legal advice and support as required across the range of work carried out by the Service on behalf of the Council.

You must be a fully qualified solicitor and hold a Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent, as well as a current unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland. You will have recent experience of sheriff court work and be able to demonstrate well developed advocacy and negotiation skills. You will have a good understanding of, and ideally experience of, in-house local authority litigation work, including work in the key areas of education, social work, and housing.

With the ability to adapt to change, work to deadlines and manage a large, diverse caseload, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with minimum supervision.

This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

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