Appointment will be made at Grade 7
Kirklees Council is looking to recruit 1 temporary Assistant Legal Officer to cover 12 months maternity leave and 2 temporary Assistant Legal Officers (up to 12 months) to cover Apprentice rotations.
Kirklees Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and carries out legal work required by the Council.
The team provides advice and advocacy services in the fields of Children Safeguarding and Specialist Provision, and Vulnerable Adults which includes the fields of Mental Health, Community Care. We are a large and busy team with a number of Solicitors, Assistant Legal Officers and support staff.
You should have relevant experience in a legal office dealing with childcare work or court of protection, or other legal work at a similar level. Knowledge of legal procedures relating to childcare or family proceedings is desirable. English to GCSE level (or equivalent competencies) and the ability to communicate professionally and comprehensively is essential in both written and oral tasks.
The job is demanding but highly rewarding.
You will receive comprehensive training and support on our first class case management and court bundling software.
Kirklees Council is committed to developing its staff by developing career pathways for our Assistant Legal Officers to achieve more senior and qualified roles in house. In particular, we are delighted to offer the opportunity to Assistant Legal Officers who hold the relevant qualifications (a 2:2 honours degree in law, or a 2:2 honours degree in a non-law subject and a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL) to apply for the Solicitor SQE Apprenticeship scheme (subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period). This fully funded development opportunity is open to applications from permanent employees of Legal Services to train as a solicitor alongside their current role.
Kirklees Council offers these benefits to all its employees!
5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years’ service. Cycle to work scheme. Travel and parking discounts Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies Local Government Pension Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a whole range of services from counselling, Physiotherapy and Health assessmentsKirklees offers many other benefits that become available to you once appointed, to get more of insight into these please click this link - Staff Benefits (kirklees.gov.uk)
Flexibility and a positive approach are essential, along with a desire to work as part of a supportive and committed team.
Please contact Joanna Magagula (joanna.magagula@kirklees.gov.uk) or Lee Binns (lee.binns@kirklees.gov.uk) on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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