Job Description

Salary:

45,841 - 48,037 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours per week:

37 hours

Interview date:

Thursday 20 & Friday 21 November 2025

Legal - Make a Meaningful Impact with Us

Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister looking to apply your skills to a focused and impactful project?


We are offering a temporary 6-month opportunity within our Dispute Resolution team to support a dedicated project on the recovery of historical debt.


You will work collaboratively with officers leading the project, providing legal advice and guiding processes to ensure effective and lawful recovery of outstanding debts.


In addition to supporting the project, you will also manage a caseload of debt recovery matters, applying your legal expertise to progress cases efficiently and in accordance with legal frameworks.


This is a unique chance to contribute to a high-priority initiative while gaining valuable experience in public sector litigation and debt recovery.


Join a friendly and experienced team of lawyers who handle a wide range of civil and criminal dispute resolution matters.


While your designated workplace will be County Hall in Trowbridge, we support hybrid working arrangements that balance flexibility and productivity. Regular office attendance and court attendance, where it is required, are expected.


We are looking for someone with strong research, analytical, and communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities. Extensive experience is not essential - we value potential and a proactive approach.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

We understand that AI tools can support candidates in preparing job applications. However, at Wiltshire Council we value authenticity and encourage applicants to ensure their submissions genuinely reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Please download and read the

role description and person specification

carefully before you apply as well as

Our Identity

.


The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Marcus Wilson, Non-Contentious Service Manager, at

Marcus.Wilson@wiltshire.gov.uk

, or call 01225 718 209.


This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.


We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our

statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

.

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