Assistant Solicitor

Service Care Solutions currently recruiting a Solicitor for the Scottish Government Legal Directorate to provide advice and assistance to the Scottish Government's Response Unit to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing evidence, providing briefings to officials and Ministers, instructing Counsel, and attending at hearings.

This is a 5 month contract (possible 8 weeks extension), working on a LTD Day rate which has some flexibility (discussed with candidate on a salary - per annum).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and assistance to the Scottish Government's Response Unit to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry


• Prepare and review evidence


• Provide briefing to officials and Ministers


• Instruct Counsel and attend at hearings

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and communicate complex issues effectively


• An ability to manage, analyse and interpret large volumes of information to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality advice


• An ability to manage your own workload in a flexible way to manage risk, respond to competing demands and priorities and meet set deadlines


• Knowledge and experience of litigation and/or Inquiry work

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess a Law degree and have a minimum of 2 year's experience in a similar role, with a Scottish qualified Practising Certificate.

You will need to complete a BPSS clearance.

Additional Information:

The role is based in central Edinburgh, and hearing attendance is predominantly online, but some in-person attendance is also required.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email: beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772208969 for more information.

We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information if you know someone else looking for work.