Planning Legal Officer – Public Sector, Flexible Hours

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government legal service is seeking a Legal Officer in Norwich to provide legal support to their Planning Team. The role involves drafting legal documents, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. Candidates should have experience in a legal environment or relevant qualifications like a law degree. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working opportunities, and various benefits including health services and a local government pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a legal environment or a relevant legal qualification is required.
• Good knowledge of law or willingness to learn new subjects is essential.
• Training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing legal services including drafting Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Attend meetings and take notes as required.
• Ensure deadlines are met by reminding clients and parties.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of law

Willingness to learn

Education

Law degree or CILEx Level 3 qualification

Job description

A local government legal service is seeking a Legal Officer in Norwich to provide legal support to their Planning Team. The role involves drafting legal documents, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. Candidates should have experience in a legal environment or relevant qualifications like a law degree. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working opportunities, and various benefits including health services and a local government pension.