Legal Officer

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hull is seeking an enthusiastic Legal Officer to join its Housing Section. The role involves advising on housing disrepair claims and may require court representation. The ideal candidate will have a legal qualification or law degree, along with significant legal experience. Strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to manage a demanding workload are essential. This position offers a supportive team environment and a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• CILEX or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• Must demonstrate significant relevant legal experience.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on housing disrepair claims.
• Attend court hearings on behalf of the Council.
• Represent Legal Services at client meetings.

Skills

Legal qualification (CILEX or equivalent)

Significant relevant experience of legal work

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Ability to handle a large workload

Team player

Education

Law degree

Job description

LEGAL OFFICER

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: £36,363 to £39,152 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 09 December 2025
• Location: HU1 2AA
• Company: Hull City Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 33271

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Legal Officer to work in the Housing Section of the Community Team within Legal Services. You should hold or be working towards a legal qualification (CILEX or equivalent), or have a law degree and suitable legal experience. You must be able to demonstrate that you have significant relevant experience of legal work.

You will advise and work on matters predominantly relating to housing disrepair claims. You must be confident in dealing with clients, partners and external professionals and also members of the public who may be claimants or witnesses in court cases.

You must be highly organised, flexible and be able to demonstrate that you are able to deal effectively with a large workload which is subject to tight deadlines. You should be an excellent communicator and a team player.

You may be required to attend some court hearings on behalf of the Council and represent Legal Services at client meetings. We are a friendly, busy and well supported legal team and provide a high quality and well regarded service to our users.

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.

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