Litigation Solicitor

Service care solutions are looking for a skilled Litigation Solicitor with experience in Court of Session litigation to support a team in the Office of the Advocate General. The 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 of 23 months . 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.

Closing date is: Tuesday 19th November at 10 AM

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
• Interact with UK Government policy, legal, and operational clients, as well as Counsel and opposing solicitors

• 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.

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