Senior Solicitor (Litigation and Advice)

ABOUT THE JOB

To assist the Legal Services Manager in the effective delivery of a comprehensive range of legal services to the Force as a whole, in particular legal work associated with litigation and advice.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a current unrestricted Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland.

You will be educated to LLB Degree (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent.

You will have effective Court skills and negotiating and advocacy skills.

You will have proven achievements in specific areas of Court work, demonstrating relevant experience of Litigation and Advice legal work.

This full time post is temporary for up to 18 months and will require Standard Recruitment Vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 0900 – 1700.

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

We are emotionally aware

We take ownership

We are collaborative

We deliver, support and inspire

We analyse critically

We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – 1098