Vacancy: Solicitor – Highland and Islands

• Solicitor (Grade 6) – CLAO Highland and Islands
  Ref no 60
  Full time, fixed term (six months)
  Application deadline: Sunday 21 June

We’re looking for a committed and capable Solicitor to join our highly skilled, collaborative and supportive team, where you will make a real difference to people’s lives across the Highlands and Islands.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a track record of excelling at civil litigation work, particularly those who have experience with either representing parents and children in the children’s hearing process, adults seeking support for guardianship and detention under the Adults with Incapacity Act, or housing and homelessness law. It is also a great opportunity for a newly or recently qualified solicitor looking to develop such skills in a highly rewarding work environment.

The role is linked to our Inverness office and offers the opportunity to work across the Highlands and Islands, attending courts and hearings in a unique and rewarding legal landscape. While regular attendance in Inverness is expected, we are open to considering candidates based further afield, where feasible.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• strong civil court experience and advocacy skills
• in-depth knowledge of the civil justice system and legal aid legislation
• experience in at least one key area: child law, housing, homelessness, mental health, AWI, debt or benefits appeals
• confidence in working with vulnerable groups and managing complex, often urgent cases
• excellent communication, legal research and IT skills
• a proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

How to apply

Full details about the role and online application are available on our recruitment portal (external link).