Senior Legal Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,855 i £42,324 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Woolwich, London, SE18 6HQ |
| Cwmni: | Royal Borough of Greenwich |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REC/25/00306_1747406431 |
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Royal Borough of Greenwich: Senior Legal Assistant (Employment)
Fixed Term 24 Months
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 leave after 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 28th May
Interview: WC 2nd June
Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
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