Litigation Solicitor

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time
Job Description

Service Care Solutions are working with the Office of the Advocate General, whose 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. 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.


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
  • 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
  • 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.


Closing date is: Tuesday 19th November at 10 AM


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