Legal Support Assistant

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council is seeking a dynamic Legal Support Assistant to provide comprehensive support within their Legal Department. The role emphasizes quality and accuracy while assisting with legal casework, drafting documents, and liaising with various stakeholders. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a public service committed to equality and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• High accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking legal casework as directed by senior colleagues.
• Drafting standard documents and notices, and composing letters.
• Completing various Court documents and communicating with solicitors.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Legal Support Assistant - Role Profile.pdf

Grade: C – Permanent – 37 hours per week

Legal Services is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual for the position of Legal Support Assistant. The role involves providing vital and wide-ranging support services to legal professionals within the Council’s Legal Department, emphasizing quality, accuracy, and effectiveness.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking legal casework as directed by senior colleagues, following professional practice standards and procedures, and adhering to Legal Services Quality Service Plans.

The successful candidate will work within one of the following teams: Regulatory, Litigation and Adult Social Care, or Commercial and Corporate. The role primarily involves drafting standard documents and notices, composing simple letters, completing various Court documents, communicating effectively with outside solicitors and internal departments, and utilizing a case management system. Assistance with other Court processes may also be required.

Excellent communication skills, a high level of accuracy, the ability to work within strict deadlines, and effectiveness under pressure are essential qualities for this role.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years, as part of our commitment to promoting equality.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ian Wills, Senior Lawyer, or Julie Parkin, Senior Lawyer.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025