Security Appeals Solicitor

apartmentService Care Solutions Ltd placeEdinburgh scheduleFull-time calendar_month 
Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Government, to find an interim solicitor to support a hard working team.This is a temporary contract position for a solicitor who is available and has some experience to support within the Benefits and Operations Branch/Social Security Futures of this departments Social Security Legal Services Unit.Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Government, to find an interim solicitor to support a hard working team.This is a temporary contract position for a solicitor who is available and has some experience to support within the Benefits and Operations Branch/Social Security Futures of this departments Social Security Legal Services Unit.

The successful candidate will provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on the development of new and evolving policies in connection with devolved benefits.

This vacancy for a Social Security Solicitor, is available on a temporary contract basis of 6-7 month with possible extension. Also a competitive LTD day rate between: £294 - £350. The position is based in Edinburgh and is offered on a hybrid working basis, working between home and the office.

Responsibilities

Advise on and draft secondary legislation in relation to benefits delivered under the Social Security Scotland Act 2018

Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on cross-cutting operational policy matters
Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland's Decision Support Team on casework at first determination and re-determination stages
Work flexibly across the Unit, with a particular focus on providing legal advice to support policy development and drafting legislation

Provide input to Appeals Branch colleagues as required

Qualifications and Experience

Advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland
A knowledge of law as it affects government in Scotland
The ability to manage information and interpret data to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality legal advice
Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
The ability to organise and manage own workload flexibly to manage risk and respond to competing priorities effectively

Experience of legal drafting

Benefits

Competitive day rate
Hybrid working

working with Scottish Government

Closing date will be Friday 15th November 2024.
Application ProcessIf you are a Scottish qualified Solicitor and would like to apply for the Social Security solicitor vacacny, please submit your CV Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work..

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