Construction Legal Assistant

Hull; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 23 days + public holidays

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Hull City Council in Hull is seeking an Assistant Legal Officer to join the Construction Hub within the Property & Commercial Team. The role focuses on processing Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, Traffic Regulation Orders and standard form construction agreements, with training provided.

You will carry a caseload across a broad range of matters including property, planning, licensing, contracts, highways and civil litigation while supporting Lawyers and Legal Officers.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a caseload of routine and non-complex legal work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting Lawyers and Legal Officers in a Construction Hub or similar environment.
• Strong drafting, research and document handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and make decisions on own caseload of routine and non-complex legal work under tight deadlines.
• Assist Lawyers and Legal Officers across property, planning, licensing, contracts and highways matters.
• Draft, review and amend legal documents and prepare court proceedings as required.
• Ensure records are accurate and up-to-date and liaise with witnesses for court appearances.
• Contribute to reports for committees and support Health & Safety responsibilities.

Job description

Hull City Council in Hull is seeking an Assistant Legal Officer to join the Construction Hub within the Property & Commercial Team. The role focuses on processing Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, Traffic Regulation Orders and standard form construction agreements, with training provided.

You will carry a caseload across a broad range of matters including property, planning, licensing, contracts, highways and civil litigation while supporting Lawyers and Legal Officers.