Job Description
Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Government, to find an interim solicitor to support a hard working team.This is a temporary contract position for a solicitor who is available and has some experience to support within the Benefits and Operations Branch/Social Security Futures of this departments Social Security Legal Services Unit.
Temporary contract basis of 6-7 months with possible extension. Also a competitive LTD day rate between: £294 - £350. The position is based in Edinburgh and is offered on a hybrid working basis, working between home and the office.
Responsibilities
* Advise on and draft secondary legislation in relation to benefits delivered under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018
* Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on cross-cutting operational policy matters
* Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland's Decision Support Team on casework at first determination and re-determination stages
* Work flexibly across the Unit, with a particular focus on providing legal advice to support policy development and drafting legislation
Qualifications and Experience
* Advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland
* Knowledge of law as it affects the government in Scotland
* The ability to manage information and interpret data to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality legal advice
* Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experience of legal drafting
Benefits!
* Competitive day rate
* Hybrid working
* working with Scottish Government