Legal Officer Litigation Executive First North Law
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,409 i £33,366 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Northallerton, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Legal Officer Litigation Executive First North Law
Salary: £26,409 to £33,366 pay award due
Grade: F - H
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding and offers a unique blend of the private and public sector? Come and join our expanding legal team at First North Law.
We are looking to appoint a Legal Officer/Litigation Executive who can join our supportive Education, Employment & Litigation team to provide support on a range of legal matters.
We welcome applications from a background in any of the above disciplines as training will be provided as required to ensure the successful candidate can cover all areas of practice.
Day to Day
Working on unique, stimulating and complex educational matters;
Working closely with lawyers on assisting with special educational needs complaints, and preparation in defending appeals within Tribunal arena
Collaborating and working with parents, advocates and external lawyers on complex matters as appropriate.
Reviewing, drafting and participating in the preparation of statements, leading the evidence gathering process were appropriate.
Participating in the management of special educational needs tribunal appeals, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes including instructing counsel, legal panel firms and experts; and
Working closely with clients within to understand their objectives and business needs and to identify current and future legal requirements.
The Person:
What does working at First North Law involve?
Team Player: As a growing firm it is imperative that you work with the existing team
Communication: You should have excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a range of audiences both verbally and in writing. Providing support to other teams.
Self-motivated: This role provides for the ability to work from home and as such you should be able to work independently, planning and managing matters as required.
Organised: Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage work priorities accordingly, often working on several matters concurrently.
Commercially astute: Commercial acumen that can identify risk, risk mitigations and present suitable options to the business balancing risk and reward.
Attention to detail: Able to demonstrate both attention to detail and the ability to provide highly pragmatic legal advice in the context of an established, commercial, operational business.
Flexible: Flexible approach with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in different areas of law and provide advice to clients as necessary.
Our Team
First North Law is wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and the successful candidate for this role will be employed by the Authority and enjoy all the benefits of working for the Authority whilst undertaking work in the private sector. This role sits within a growing team and reports to a First North law Director.
First North Law generates revenue for the Council by offering traded legal services to external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility. The budget of Legal and Democratic Services is in part dependent on income from external sources and the post must play its part in ensuring successful income generation and in ensuring compliance with Law Society Professional Standards.
As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. You will benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications, and green car schemes as well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal Team at First North Law and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Nigel McCloy at nigel.mccloy@firstnorthlaw.co.uk or Rachael Hansen at rachael.hansen@firstnorthlaw.co.uk to ask any questions or to arrange a suitable time for a discussion about the role.
Key dates:
Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Salary: £26,409 to £33,366 pay award due
Grade: F - H
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding and offers a unique blend of the private and public sector? Come and join our expanding legal team at First North Law.
We are looking to appoint a Legal Officer/Litigation Executive who can join our supportive Education, Employment & Litigation team to provide support on a range of legal matters.
We welcome applications from a background in any of the above disciplines as training will be provided as required to ensure the successful candidate can cover all areas of practice.
Day to Day
Working on unique, stimulating and complex educational matters;
Working closely with lawyers on assisting with special educational needs complaints, and preparation in defending appeals within Tribunal arena
Collaborating and working with parents, advocates and external lawyers on complex matters as appropriate.
Reviewing, drafting and participating in the preparation of statements, leading the evidence gathering process were appropriate.
Participating in the management of special educational needs tribunal appeals, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes including instructing counsel, legal panel firms and experts; and
Working closely with clients within to understand their objectives and business needs and to identify current and future legal requirements.
The Person:
What does working at First North Law involve?
Team Player: As a growing firm it is imperative that you work with the existing team
Communication: You should have excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a range of audiences both verbally and in writing. Providing support to other teams.
Self-motivated: This role provides for the ability to work from home and as such you should be able to work independently, planning and managing matters as required.
Organised: Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage work priorities accordingly, often working on several matters concurrently.
Commercially astute: Commercial acumen that can identify risk, risk mitigations and present suitable options to the business balancing risk and reward.
Attention to detail: Able to demonstrate both attention to detail and the ability to provide highly pragmatic legal advice in the context of an established, commercial, operational business.
Flexible: Flexible approach with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in different areas of law and provide advice to clients as necessary.
Our Team
First North Law is wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and the successful candidate for this role will be employed by the Authority and enjoy all the benefits of working for the Authority whilst undertaking work in the private sector. This role sits within a growing team and reports to a First North law Director.
First North Law generates revenue for the Council by offering traded legal services to external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility. The budget of Legal and Democratic Services is in part dependent on income from external sources and the post must play its part in ensuring successful income generation and in ensuring compliance with Law Society Professional Standards.
As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. You will benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications, and green car schemes as well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal Team at First North Law and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Nigel McCloy at nigel.mccloy@firstnorthlaw.co.uk or Rachael Hansen at rachael.hansen@firstnorthlaw.co.uk to ask any questions or to arrange a suitable time for a discussion about the role.
Key dates:
Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.