Civil Casework Solicitor
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Reference:0254
Salary:From £33,740
Working pattern:Full time, Fixed Term
Location:Aberdeen
Closing date:26 January 2015 at midday
The Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) is looking for a solicitor to join our team in Aberdeen for up to one year while the current post holder is on maternity leave. With the overall aim of addressing unmet legal need, you will work in partnership with private solicitors and local agencies to ensure a joined up and innovative approach: providing civil casework and other services, including second tier advice and training. The casework will comprise a range of general civil and children’s legal assistance and will include a significant amount of social welfare issues such as housing and debt.
If you want to make a difference to real people with real problems that might otherwise go unresolved, you will need the self-motivation, tenacity and integrity to deliver high-quality advice and representation. Further information on what we do across Scotland can be found at www.clao.org.uk.
With (*normally) a full, post-qualified and unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland, you will have a good knowledge of the civil justice and legal aid systems. Experience in social welfare issues would be helpful.
*Normally a full practising certificate is required, but we may consider a restricted practising certificate depending on the circumstances surrounding these restrictions.
In return our benefits package includes a competitive holiday entitlement and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme.
If you want to make a difference to real people with real problems that might otherwise go unresolved, you will need the self-motivation, tenacity and integrity to deliver high-quality advice and representation. Further information on what we do across Scotland can be found at www.clao.org.uk.
With (*normally) a full, post-qualified and unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland, you will have a good knowledge of the civil justice and legal aid systems. Experience in social welfare issues would be helpful.
*Normally a full practising certificate is required, but we may consider a restricted practising certificate depending on the circumstances surrounding these restrictions.
In return our benefits package includes a competitive holiday entitlement and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme.
Application Information
Please apply online.For assistance, email recruitment@slab.org.uk, or phone 0131 240 2027.
