Western Isles Citizens Advice Service
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service

Charity registered in Scotland SC015018

Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems.

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Legal Advisor

  • Full time
  • £28,261
  • Lewis or Uist Bureau
  • Closing 9th June 2023

Applicants must be a law graduate or have equivalent qualifications, be enthusiastic and socially aware with excellent communication skills. The post requires the ability to provide a dedicated free legal advice service and in-court representation to CAB clients in Stornoway and Lochmaddy Sheriff Courts and to provide support and assistance to CAB clients on a variety of issues, including: benefit appeals, debt, mortgage repossession, rent arrears and eviction, consumer, and employment.

This is a demanding position and good organisational skills are essential, as is experience in advice work and knowledge of computer systems and their applications.

Current full driving licence is desirable with access to a vehicle. The successful applicant will be required to travel throughout the Western Isles.

The Western Isles is a wonderful place to live and work. It is a tranquil safe place with excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique culture, wildlife and amazing scenery. To find out more about living and working in the Outer Hebrides visit visitouterhebrides.co.uk

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This vacancy has now closed

Legal Advisor

  • Part time
  • £28,261 pro-rata
  • Lewis or Uist Bureau
  • Closing 14th February 2022

Applicants must be a law graduate or have equivalent qualifications, be enthusiastic and socially aware with excellent communication skills. The post requires the ability to provide a dedicated free legal advice service and in-court representation to CAB clients in Stornoway and Lochmaddy Sheriff Courts and to provide support and assistance to CAB clients on a variety of issues, including: benefit appeals, debt, mortgage repossession, rent arrears and eviction, consumer, and employment.

This is a demanding position and good organisational skills are essential, as is experience in advice work and knowledge of computer systems and their applications.

Must be car driver and have access to a vehicle. The successful applicant will be required to travel throughout the Western Isles.

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