Legal Assistant

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Hourly rate of pay: £17.04 - £18.45 Temporary for 18 months. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.

Home Working Consideration Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details Legal Services duties: to support delivery of effective and efficient legal services in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and Council policies and plans, achieved through a commitment to best practice. To provide support to solicitors covering area of expertise. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The 'East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.

Job Requirements Relevant Qualifications Essential: educated to HNC / SVQ3 in Administration or Information Management or equivalent; and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Disclosure The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:

If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. Please note: We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form.

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