Legal Assistant

About Us and The Role

Are you looking to develop your legal skills in a public sector environment? Warwickshire Legal Services are looking for keen, enthusiastic Legal Assistants for roles in:

• Children & Families
• Adult Social Care
• Education
• Corporate (Contracts, Corporate Governance)
• Information Governance & GDPR
• Debt Recovery

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to effective and efficiently support their team, work to deadlines, develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients.  As a Legal Assistant you will be assisting lawyers in all aspects of their work, and where appropriate hold your own caseload. Some experience working in a local authority legal environment would be desirable but not essential.

Candidates should indicate the area(s) of law that they wish to be considered for, in their supporting statement.

Warwickshire Legal Services has a national reputation, recognised in several national awards, as well as modern offices in a historic building in the middle of Warwick within a short distance of other popular towns like Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon and in a central location on road and rail transport networks.  We offer flexible working arrangements, supported by the latest ICT, and in return we expect our staff to go the extra mile when our clients need it.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification please click the link here. 

Additional Information

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Randell. Email: markrandell@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday, 15^th March 2021

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
 
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not be submitted unless asked to do so.

 
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
 
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, people with a disability and people from the LGBT+ Community.