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Security Appeals Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£294 - £350 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking an interim solicitor to support the Scottish Government's Benefits and Operations Branch for a temporary contract lasting 6-7 months, with potential for extension.
  • The role requires a Scottish qualified solicitor with experience in providing legal advice related to devolved benefits and social security policies.
  • The position offers a competitive LTD day rate ranging from £294 to £350 and is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working arrangement.
  • Key responsibilities include advising on secondary legislation, providing legal advice on operational policies, and supporting the drafting of legislation.
  • Interested candidates should submit their CV to Beth Kirby by the closing date of Friday, 15th November 2024.

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. The successful candidate will provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on the development of new and evolving policies in connection with devolved benefits.

This vacancy for a Social Security Solicitor, is available on a temporary contract basis of 6-7 month 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
  • Provide input to Appeals Branch colleagues as required

Qualifications and Experience

  • Advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland
  • A knowledge of law as it affects 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
  • The ability to organise and manage own workload flexibly to manage risk and respond to competing priorities effectively
  • Experience of legal drafting

Benefits!

  • Competitive day rate
  • Hybrid working
  • working with Scottish Government

Closing date will be Friday 15th November 2024.

Application ProcessIf you are a Scottish qualified Solicitor and would like to apply for the Social Security solicitor vacacny, please submit your CV Beth Kirby via email, .uk, or via phone at . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.