You must have legal experience, with previous work in litigation being desirable.

You will provide legal support in a litigation team, manage documentation, assist clients, and work both collaboratively and independently to deliver quality service.

Legal

United Kingdom

Edinburgh

NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) supports Scotland's National Health Service by providing essential services and resources. Its mission is to deliver high-quality, efficient support services, including procurement, information management, and clinical support, to improve health outcomes across Scotland. The purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the NHS through expert services and innovations, ensuring that healthcare delivery is efficient and meets the needs of the population.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Legal Secretary - Litigation Team About The Organisation National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services. The Post The Central Legal Office (CLO) is part of NHS National Services Scotland. CLO provides legal services to the NHS in Scotland and to the wider public sector. This post is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that delivers a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland. Due to retirement, the Department is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Litigation team. The Candidate As a Legal Secretary, you will be a team player and enjoy working in a supportive collegiate environment, but you will also be able to work under your own initiative to provide a quality service to the Team and to the Team’s clients. Legal experience essential and previous work in litigation desirable. Location and Working Pattern: This post will be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. Currently hybrid working. The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS. Benefits Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Inclusion NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot Further Information For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Mary Aksakal on mary.aksakal@nhs.scot Closing date for completed applications is 9 May 2025. Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/ Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Legal Secretary - Litigation TeamAbout The OrganisationNational Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.The PostThe Central Legal Office (CLO) is part of NHS National Services Scotland. CLO provides legal services to the NHS in Scotland and to the wider public sector.This post is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that delivers a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland. Due to retirement, the Department is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Litigation team.The CandidateAs a Legal Secretary, you will be a team player and enjoy working in a supportive collegiate environment, but you will also be able to work under your own initiative to provide a quality service to the Team and to the Team’s clients. Legal experience essential and previous work in litigation desirable.Location and Working Pattern:This post will be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh.Currently hybrid working.The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.BenefitsOur benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.InclusionNHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scotFurther InformationFor an informal discussion on the post, please contact Mary Aksakal on mary.aksakal@nhs.scotClosing date for completed applications is 9 May 2025.Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

Legal Secretary - Litigation - NHS National Services Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Legal Secretary - Litigation Team &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Post&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Central Legal Office (CLO) is part of NHS National Services Scotland. CLO provides legal services to the NHS in Scotland and to the wider public sector.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This post is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that delivers a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland. Due to retirement, the Department is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Litigation team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Candidate&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As a Legal Secretary, you will be a team player and enjoy working in a supportive collegiate environment, but you will also be able to work under your own initiative to provide a quality service to the Team and to the Team’s clients. Legal experience essential and previous work in litigation desirable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location and Working Pattern:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post will be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Currently hybrid working.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inclusion&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Further Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For an informal discussion on the post, &lt;strong&gt;please contact Mary Aksakal on mary.aksakal@nhs.scot &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Closing date for completed applications is 9 May 2025&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

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