Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 3 February 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 26 January 2025
Contract Type: Temporary for 1 year
Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a
Supporting Statement
which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed.
Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at
www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement . Job Details Fife Council’s Litigation Team is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and motivated solicitors to provide legal support to Fife Council and cover for colleagues on temporary absences in litigation matters, including child protection, permanence, adults with incapacity, adult support and protection, mental health, education, housing, debt recovery, HMO and Short Term Let Licensing, and employment. You will be part of the Litigation Team who undertake a range of litigation services to client services across the council, responsible for managing your own case load and representing the council in a variety of matters. This is an excellent opportunity to combine a fulfilling and challenging role within a supportive team environment whilst gaining experience of the workings of local government and its legal affairs. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills in these areas. As a progressive employer, we offer a “blended working” arrangement with home working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While a significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations, meetings, court, and Tribunal appearances as required. The Person Educated to SCQF level 11, which includes a Masters Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, SVQ level 5 or equivalent e.g. Degree in Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent. You should hold a Law Degree (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice or an equivalent. You also should be a qualified solicitor holding, or eligible to hold, an unrestricted Practicing Certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland and be able to work under limited supervision with well-developed communication and IT skills. This post will suit candidates with experience in general Licensing and/or litigation. Experience in all the above areas is not essential, but a willingness to develop in those areas would be highly desirable. Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information Role Profile:
When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. How We Work Matters:
Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits:
Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. Directorate Information:
Council Department information. Social Media:
Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X. We are currently shaping our future workstyles; however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time. For further information, please contact: Neil Macdonald at
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Supporting Statement
which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed.
Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at
www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement . Job Details Fife Council’s Litigation Team is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and motivated solicitors to provide legal support to Fife Council and cover for colleagues on temporary absences in litigation matters, including child protection, permanence, adults with incapacity, adult support and protection, mental health, education, housing, debt recovery, HMO and Short Term Let Licensing, and employment. You will be part of the Litigation Team who undertake a range of litigation services to client services across the council, responsible for managing your own case load and representing the council in a variety of matters. This is an excellent opportunity to combine a fulfilling and challenging role within a supportive team environment whilst gaining experience of the workings of local government and its legal affairs. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills in these areas. As a progressive employer, we offer a “blended working” arrangement with home working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While a significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations, meetings, court, and Tribunal appearances as required. The Person Educated to SCQF level 11, which includes a Masters Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, SVQ level 5 or equivalent e.g. Degree in Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent. You should hold a Law Degree (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice or an equivalent. You also should be a qualified solicitor holding, or eligible to hold, an unrestricted Practicing Certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland and be able to work under limited supervision with well-developed communication and IT skills. This post will suit candidates with experience in general Licensing and/or litigation. Experience in all the above areas is not essential, but a willingness to develop in those areas would be highly desirable. Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information Role Profile:
When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. How We Work Matters:
Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits:
Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. Directorate Information:
Council Department information. Social Media:
Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X. We are currently shaping our future workstyles; however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time. For further information, please contact: Neil Macdonald at
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