Service Care Solutions currently recruiting a Solicitor for the Scottish Government Legal Directorate to provide advice and assistance to the Scottish Government's Response Unit to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

This is a 5 month contract (possible 8 weeks extension), working on a LTD Day rate which has some flexibility (discussed with candidate on a salary - per annum).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and assistance to the Scottish Government's Response Unit to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry


• Prepare and review evidence


• Provide briefing to officials and Ministers


• Instruct Counsel and attend at hearings

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and communicate complex issues effectively


• An ability to manage, analyse and interpret large volumes of information to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality advice


• An ability to manage your own workload in a flexible way to manage risk, respond to competing demands and priorities and meet set deadlines


• Knowledge and experience of litigation and/or Inquiry work

Additional Information:

The role is based in central Edinburgh, and hearing attendance is predominantly online, but some in-person attendance is also required.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email: beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772208969 for more information.

We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information if you know someone else looking for work.