Senior Legal Assistant

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join the Adults, Education and Employment team. The ideal candidate will assist with preparing court cases, drafting legal documents, and providing advice on employment law. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing legal service in a vibrant community.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Childcare Vouchers

Staff Support Networks

Greenwich Card for local discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment law is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for court and instruct Counsel.
• Draft documents and liaise with stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice to client officers.

Skills

Employment law

Legal drafting

Confidentiality

Job description

Greenwich Legal Services is committed to being a high performing in-house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the Royal Borough’s priorities and objectives for the benefit of our community.

Royal Greenwich is proud to be a borough synonymous with first class modern services. A world heritage site, our communities are vibrant and diverse, and our elected members are ambitious to realise the potential of the borough whilst working within a challenging financial environment.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Legal Assistant with a ‘can do’ approach who will join our Adults, Education and Employment team and play a vital role in our journey. Our ideal candidate will have some experience of Employment law and a passion to learn more.

The role of the Senior Legal Assistant will assist with

• Preparing cases for court including instructing Counsel as appropriate and take responsibility for the councils advocate on matters as directed.
• Drafting documents and pleadings, taking instructions, issuing proceedings, interviewing witness in order to take statements and prepare affidavits, liaising with solicitors and the courts, and other third parties.
• Liaising and corresponding with the relevant Directorate Teams, other Officers (including Senior Officers, Directors and Members) and any other stakeholders. Dealing with highly confidential information.
• Providing advice to client officers and Chief Officers on matters related to area of work

If you think you have the commensurate skills and want to play a vital role in the next stage of our continuous improvement journey, Royal Borough of Greenwich might be the next step in your career.

Benefits of working for us:

• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days annual leaveafter 5 years’ service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Childcare Vouchers
• Staff Support Networks
• Greenwich Card which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
• Payroll giving
• Generous leave entitlement
• Employee Assistance Scheme

Closing Date:Wednesday 28^thMay

Interview:WC 2^ndJune

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contactAndre De Freitas; [e-mail]

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.