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Solicitor
Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary: £39,235 - £49,400
South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit a Solicitor.
We are looking for a talented, adaptable and enthusiastic Solicitor who has a desire to work in local government to join our busy Legal Services Team which aims to provide the highest quality legal services and advice to the Council. The Legal Services team environment is supportive which will allow you to develop and gain experience of the workings of local government whilst undertaking varied and interesting work.
The role is within the People and Communities Team and will involve providing representation and advice in litigation matters including child protection; permanence; adults with incapacity; adult support and protection; education matters including ASN tribunals; debt recovery and housing matters including ASBOs and recovery of heritable property.
You will require to undertake a range of litigation work for client services across the council and will be responsible for managing your own case load which will encompass a variety of matters. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills, in these areas.
This civil court role will suit either a Solicitor with experience in civil litigation or a newly qualified Solicitor, as full support and training will be provided.
Applications for this role are invited from enrolled solicitors with a current Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager on 01698 454501.
Closing date is Tuesday 27 May 2025, to find out more and apply: https://fa-euuc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/1629
