Assistant Legal Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council seeks an Assistant Legal Officer to join its Litigation team. The role involves supporting civil and housing litigation, managing legal processes, and contributing to a professional team aiming for career development and qualifications. The position offers robust training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years

Cycle to work scheme

Travel and parking discounts

Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies

Local Government Pension

Access to Employee Healthcare services

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal office dealing with litigation.
• Knowledge of civil procedure rules preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist on civil litigation and housing litigation matters.
• Support other areas of legal work as required.
• Receive comprehensive training on case management systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Ability to manage priorities

Education

GCSE English (or equivalent)

Job description

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 -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.

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.