Civil Lit/Criminal Solicitor

Service Care Solutions are working with the Civil Service Unit.

We are currently seeking a meticulous and skilled Civil Litigation/Criminal Solicitor to join the team in Scotland.

In this role, you will support the Scottish Ministers in the exercise of functions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Within this role you will support the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service with handling a heavy caseload and attending Court as and when needed.

This is a Hybrid role, with a minimum of 1 day in the office for group meetings, the rest between home and court work depending on demand.

The salary for this role is £57,701 which is a LTD day rate of: £297.15.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting investigations and analysis for forfeiture applications


• Managing frozen funds investigations and offering guidance to financial investigators


• Developing systems to aid in civil recovery investigations


• Building and strengthening relationships with law enforcement and legal counterparts


• Providing expert advice on the seizure and forfeiture of cash and listed assets


• Communicating effectively with Law Officers on relevant legal issues

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of criminal law and Proceeds of Crime legislation in Scotland


• Experience in civil litigation work is advantageous


• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions


• Interpersonal skills to build effective and collaborative relationships


• Exceptional organisational skills to manage a busy workload effectively

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for civil litigation and criminal law, who is a practising Scottish Solicitor! We encourage you to apply for this contract position.

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact within the legal landscape.

Submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772208969 .

We also offer a referral bonus if you know anyone else looking for work please pass this information on to them.