Litigation Solicitor for Court of Session Litigation

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Ltd Full time

Role Overview

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled Litigation Solicitor with experience in Court of Session litigation to support their team in the Office of the Advocate General.

The role involves undertaking a diverse range of litigation work for UK Government Departments, including cases in areas such as immigration, Human Rights, constitutional law, and equality law.

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

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

Salary and Location:

We estimate the salary for this role to be around £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience. The role will be based in Edinburgh, with a hybrid working policy in place.



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