Legal Assistant
Somerset Council, Taunton, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
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Somerset Council, Taunton, Somerset
- Remote working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 5 days ago, 10 Jun
Job ref: 1d8ba73f7c0845f5a01db44ea64cdfdd
Full Job Description
We're working to improve the lives of children in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
- To support the solicitor(s) allocated to you, in public law proceedings.
- To carry a case load of other relevant types of cases such as pre-proceedings, private law, supervised by your allocated solicitor(s).
- To support and train other legal assistants.
- To support management in more complex cases such as judicial reviews., We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a good understanding of grammar and comprehension - Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- IT skills to include experience of Microsoft systems, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
- A team player that is able to work collaboratively
- Proven administrative skills
- 5 GCSE'S grades A- C or equivalent are essential
- 3 relevant A levels or alternatively the equivalent qualification via experience is preferable
- Proven experience within a local authority as a legal assistant or the equivalent is essential.
Office based, remote or hybrid working considered. - Holidays - 25 days and with more than 5 years continuous service this goes up to 28 days. This is inclusive of two statutory days, in addition, there are eight bank holiday days.
- There are progression and development opportunities within the department., We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more, The salary for this role is £27,771 - £31,067 per annum
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