Legal Practitioner

About the role

Join the Civil Litigation team at the Attorney General’s Chambers as Legal Practitioner – Employment and undertake a varied caseload with a particular focus on employment and equality matters. You will represent Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Offices before the Employment and Equality Tribunal, provide practical legal advice and work alongside experienced colleagues across a broad range of civil litigation matters.

This position attracts a 3% market rating and offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in employment and equality law while working on a diverse range of cases within a professional legal environment.

Represent the government in civil litigation matters, particularly employment and equality disputes, before the Employment and Equality Tribunal.

Provide practical legal advice to various government departments and statutory bodies.

Collaborate with experienced colleagues in a diverse civil litigation portfolio.

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi‑time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the flexi‑time scheme.
• Occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Availability of two pension arrangements under the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement – subject to eligibility criteria.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility exclusively for Public Service employees.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service offering professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Opportunity to apply for an unpaid career break after three years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen for affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

• A standard police check is required for this post; the cost will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
• Relocation package is not available for this role.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.