Litigation Solicitor
Service care solutions are looking for a skilled Litigation Solicitor with experience in Court of Session litigation to support a team in the Office of the Advocate General.
The Litigation Division of the UK Government's Scottish Legal Team, is seeking a temporary Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team.
The initial contract is for 6 months with a possible extension of 23 months .
It will be based in Edinburgh with the role requiring full-time commitment, 5 days a week, 35 hours, with a hybrid working policy with some flexibility.
Closing date is: Tuesday 19th November at 10 AM
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake a diverse range of litigation work for UK Government Departments
- Handle cases in areas such as immigration, Human Rights, constitutional law, and equality law
- Develop skills in Court of Session litigation, particularly judicial review work
- Possibly engage in cases before the Upper Tribunal
- Interact with UK Government policy, legal, and operational clients, as well as Counsel and opposing solicitors
Requirements: -
- Advocate or Solicitor admitted in Scotland and holding a valid practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland.
- Proven experience in litigating in the Court of Session
- Experience in representing Government or other public bodies in civil litigation
- Knowledge of immigration and administrative law, the devolution settlement, and/or human rights law
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Representing the Scottish Government
- This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile cases and expand your litigation experience.
If you are a dedicated Litigation Solicitor looking to make a positive impact through legal advocacy, apply now by submitting your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 .
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- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 6 month
- Rate: £294.21 - £297.15 per day
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Legal
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Beth Kirby
- Tel: 01772 208969
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-11-13 11:34:37 -
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