Legal Assistant

This crucial role is a part time Legal Assistant to provide a full range of legal administrative support to our Legal Services Manager and other fee earners, in order to ensure the smooth running of our Legal Department.

This is an office based role so while there may be some opportunity for limited hybrid working in future the ability to attend the Council’s offices in Pippbrook Dorking in person (Monday through to Friday) is essential.

Our offices are ideally located opposite Dorking Halls, Dorking Leisure Centre and with direct views of Box Hill.

The Council’s legal team is made up of full time and part time solicitors and support staff working across the full range of district council functions. The team comprises a mixed range of experience from Trainee Solicitor to those who qualified 20+ years ago. A number of us have worked in different industries before retraining as solicitors, which brings a different interest and perspective to the way in which we work.

About You

You will be able to:

1. Be educated to A’level (or equivalent experience)
2. Accurately touch type
3. Use MS Word including producing tables and mail merge
4. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
5. Produce accurate work consistently
6. Follow instructions accurately and effectively

The role will suit someone who is educated to A’level (or equivalent experience) with excellent administrative skills, who is flexible and able to multitask.

For You

About Us

Further info

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tom Penlington on 01306 879354.

Closing date for applicants: Midday 2 May 2025

Interview dates: 7 May (and 9 May if required)

Politically restricted role: Yes

How To Apply

Click apply now to submit your CV along with a supporting statement, to let us know how you meet the required skills and experience of the job description and person specification.

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