Hours:
35 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary:
£39,235 - £49,400
Vacancy:
Permanent
South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to recruit a Solicitor. We are looking for a talented, adaptable, and enthusiastic Solicitor with a desire to work in local government to join our busy Legal Services Team. The team aims to provide high-quality legal services and advice to the Council in a supportive environment that fosters professional development.
The role is within the People and Communities Team, involving 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 manage your own caseload across various legal areas, with opportunities to develop and apply your skills. The role is suitable for either an experienced civil litigation solicitor or a newly qualified solicitor, as full support and training will be provided.
Applicants must be enrolled solicitors with a current Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate.
For more information or an informal chat, contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager, at 01698 454501.
When completing the application, please include detailed responses to the following:
1. A time when you identified a problem and took the initiative to correct it
2. A time when your team or organization was undergoing change and how you managed it
3. A time when you managed client expectations while maintaining excellent customer service
4. A situation involving conflict within a team and how you resolved it
Note: CVs are not accepted. If additional information is necessary, upload it under supporting documents.
Apply online. All correspondence will be via email.
Legislative Information:
* This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
* Preferred candidates will need to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check before an offer of employment.
* For details, visit disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Foreign Police Check: Candidates should explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable.
Equal Opportunities & Armed Forces Community Covenant:
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports applications from all community members, including disabled applicants and veterans, who meet minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
* Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Flexible working, leave policies, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
* Additional support benefits (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)
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