As a Legal Officer in the Children and Adults Legal Team, you will have conduct of a case load of adult social care matters (under supervision of a lawyer) including: Court of Protection cases relating to deprivations of liberty in the community under the streamlined procedure and property & affairs; and pursuing adult social care debt cases. You will also provide support to the Lawyers on the team by assisting in research and preparation of advice for the client, preparing documents and evidence for use in court, providing essential document processing, and bundling for Court of Protection cases.
Who we are looking for
Excellent communicators, the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, and an open and honest approach to management are all qualities we are looking for. Additionally, we are looking for someone with a Level 3 CILEX qualification/Qualifying Law Degree, or at least 2-3 years’ experience of working in a legal office environment. Sufficient knowledge and experience of legal practice and procedures together with strong workload organisation and time management skills are also required. You will be supported and mentored by a highly experienced team of professionals in a friendly, open and honest environment, and as a service, we strongly encourage the progression and development of our employees. Westmorland and Furness Council is a dynamic and progressive employer, looking to nurture your talent with opportunities to broaden your knowledge, expertise, and skills. We have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. If you are looking for a new challenge in a friendly, supportive, and professionally stimulating environment, then we would like to hear from you. What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers Flexible working opportunities Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise) Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms Competitive rates of pay To apply, please click the
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Excellent communicators, the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, and an open and honest approach to management are all qualities we are looking for. Additionally, we are looking for someone with a Level 3 CILEX qualification/Qualifying Law Degree, or at least 2-3 years’ experience of working in a legal office environment. Sufficient knowledge and experience of legal practice and procedures together with strong workload organisation and time management skills are also required. You will be supported and mentored by a highly experienced team of professionals in a friendly, open and honest environment, and as a service, we strongly encourage the progression and development of our employees. Westmorland and Furness Council is a dynamic and progressive employer, looking to nurture your talent with opportunities to broaden your knowledge, expertise, and skills. We have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. If you are looking for a new challenge in a friendly, supportive, and professionally stimulating environment, then we would like to hear from you. What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers Flexible working opportunities Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise) Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms Competitive rates of pay To apply, please click the
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