Legal Assistant

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways, and you will enjoy an excellent range of benefits at Derbyshire County Council.

We recognise that our workforce are our greatest asset and we are currently looking for inspired and proactive people to join our Family, Safeguarding and Education Team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal department for a dynamic and committed individual to work as a junior Legal Assistant to assist our team of Child Protection Lawyers and other Legal Assistants who work within a busy, dynamic and fulfilling environment.

You will need to be proficient in using IT software, and have good organisational, motivational and interpersonal skills in order to ensure the continued delivery of an efficient and effective service by the legal department.

The Job and Person Specification contains full details of the skills and experience you need to have for the role.

In return for your commitment, we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more!

Legal Services are contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis. There'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

Interview Date: Thursday 19th December 2024 - Please note there may be a short practical test as a part of your interview. Further details will follow if you are offered an interview.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.

After reading the documentation supplied you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Leah Evans ([email protected]) or Lisa Brewin ([email protected])

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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