The State Solicitor (Fixed Term) is a diverse legal role, whether working in the CSSO or on secondment in a client Department, Office, or Agency. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal knowledge and expertise as well as their experience in team working, client relations, planning and prioritising work, and project management aptitude. A sound knowledge of general law and practice is essential.
The CSSO aims to attract individuals with a strong public service ethos who show commitment, energy, sound judgment, and an ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. It is important that State Solicitors (Fixed Term) can successfully build new relationships both internally with colleagues across the CSSO and externally with our central Government clients.
The particular duties will vary depending on the Section to which an officer is assigned. State Solicitors (Fixed Term) may be called on to assist in priority areas including the CSSO’s response to emerging issues such as extradition requests, European co-operation requests, judicial review litigation, immigration & asylum litigation, or urgent transactional work. The State Solicitor (Fixed Term) will be fully involved in all aspects of office life and participate in their Section’s team meetings and Division Away Days where legal, professional, and soft skills are enhanced.
The following is a general overview of the possible range of tasks of a State Solicitor (Fixed Term):
1. Litigating on behalf of the State as both plaintiff/applicant and defendant/respondent
2. Handling property and conveyancing transactions
3. Handling quasi-criminal work such as extradition and European Arrest Warrants
4. Advising on and drafting commercial contracts and public procurement documents
5. Supporting client Departments before Tribunals of Inquiry, Commissions of Investigation, and statutory inquiries
6. Keeping legal files and records
7. Applying office procedures and legal protocols
Applying and developing knowledge and experience in the areas of:
* Administrative law
* Constitutional law
* European law
The closing date for applications is 3 PM on Thursday 8 May 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
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