Overview
Dispute Resolution Solicitor (Level 1) – Trowbridge
Job Description
Salary: £45,841 – £48,036 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 02 March 2026
Legal Services – Shaping the Future of Our Community
Are you a recently qualified solicitor or barrister? Whether you’ve just completed your training or have gained some experience, we invite you to become a part of our Safeguarding and Protection team. Collaborate with friendly and experienced lawyers who handle Adult Care work and open the door to continuous development through invaluable learning opportunities within our team. Collaborate with skilled litigators and acquire knowledge by engaging in a diverse range of cases and working with a wide range of teams and services.
Your responsibilities will cover a wide spectrum of adult care matters, including ordinary residence disputes, safeguarding and care management resolutions, challenges to community care decisions, complaints and public law challenges, and inter-agency disputes.
Extensive experience is not a requirement – we’re interested in potential. If you’re adept at research, analysis, and communication, coupled with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, you’re exactly the person we’re seeking.
Applications from candidates who are in the process of completing their qualifying work experience and SQE qualifications as a Solicitor will be considered.
Although your designated workplace will be our main office at County Hall in Trowbridge, we embrace hybrid work arrangements that offer flexibility and maintain productivity, ensuring the right equilibrium for you and the service. Regular office attendance is expected, and there may be occasions where you need to attend court in person.
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. Explore more benefits here!
This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your 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 Eileen Connolly , Principal Solicitor, or call 01225 718371.
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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Application process
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