Assistant Legal Officer

Kirklees Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking an Assistant Legal Officer (paralegal) to join their Litigation team. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal experience, specifically in litigation, and strong organisational skills. The Council is dedicated to employee development, offering pathways for career growth and professional qualifications.

Benefits

28.5 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

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a legal office dealing with litigation.
• Knowledge of civil procedure rules and procedures is desirable.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist on civil litigation and housing litigation matters.
• Engage in contentious and non-contentious legal work.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

English to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Governance & Commissioning

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

6-8

Salary

£25584 - £32654

Advert Wording

We are looking for an Assistant Legal Officer (paralegal) to join our Litigation team

Kirklees Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and carries out legal work required by the Council.

The team deals with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on civil litigation and housing litigation although you may have the opportunity to assist on other areas of legal work covered by the team.

You should have relevant experience in a legal office dealing with litigation with some experience of dealing with contentious matters and court procedures. Knowledge of civil procedure rules and procedures is desirable.

English to GCSE level (or equivalent competencies) and the ability to communicate professionally and clearly is essential, as are strong personal organisational skills , the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

You will receive comprehensive training and support on our first-class case management systems.

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. There may be the opportunity for suitably qualified candidates to pursue professional qualifications through supported study.

Kirklees Council Offers These Benefits To All Its Employees

• 28.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• 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 assessments
  
  

Kirklees offers many other benefits that become available to you once appointed, to get more of insight into these please click this link -

Flexibility and a positive approach are essential, along with a desire to work as part of a supportive and committed team.

John Chapman is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: [phone] and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

27 July 2025, 11:55 PM

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