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Ref no:
SBO07065
Published:
09/05/2023
Closes:
06/06/2023
Location:
Hq - Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St.Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA
Salary:
£38,180.42 - £41,228.16 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Details

Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £20.92 - £22.59
Salary: £38,180.42 - £41,228.16 per annum 
Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note closing date has been extended until 06 June 2023.

Please note Part Time and Job Share can be considered

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

 

Role Purpose

We are looking for a solicitor to assist in delivering a range of high quality customer-focused specialist legal services to Council Departments, the Corporate Client and Elected Members to enable the efficient and effective delivery of corporate and strategic objectives.


The post will suit a candidate with a particular interest in Advocacy, Education and Social Work. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within these areas of law and gain experience in Sheriff Court practice. The work is varied and a high level of responsibility will be given, together with appropriate team support.


There will also be an opportunity, together with an expectation of willingness, to diversify into other areas of local authority work and gain experience in a range of legal services.


The team places a strong emphasis on staff development and work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours, hold Investors in People accreditation and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.


You should be a qualified solicitor or a trainee nearing the end of your traineeship. Continual professional development as required by the Law Society of Scotland is essential. You should have the confidence to work under limited supervision, with well developed communication and IT skills.

Essential

Qualified Solicitor holding (or eligible to hold) an unrestricted practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland, or as a second year trainee nearing end of traineeship and holding a restricted practising certificate

Continual professional development as required by Law Society of Scotland

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Christina Donald by telephone on 01835 825219 or by email at cdonald@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post.  All appointments will be made on merit. 

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage