Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant, Part Time (0.6FTE) 3 days per week

Salary 28,598.00  pa [pro rata]

Permanent

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Legal Practice Team to work three days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 

The Role

In this role you would undertake varied, high quality legal administrative work supporting colleagues in providing excellent public service and making a difference within the local community.

A genuine enthusiasm for a career in legal administration and an excellent approach to public service and client care are essential. Candidates from both the public and private sectors are encouraged to apply. Previous legal experience (whether in work or education) is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.

The legal teams cover a wide range of legal work, so flexibility and a willingness to learn and develop in the role is essential. In return you can expect to receive learning and development opportunities, interesting and varied legal work and gain in-depth knowledge and experience. A comprehensive induction programme will be given to new colleagues.

Team Structure

The Legal Services Team is made up of 5 teams: (1) Legal Practice Team; (2) Commercial; (3) Safeguarding (Children); and (4) Safeguarding (Adults); and (5) Regulatory.  The Legal Practice Team provides an administrative and supportive ‘hub’ for the legal teams.

Our Team Ethos

We are committed to providing excellent public service and making a difference within our local community and region.  We provide a supportive environment for the development and maintenance of your professional skills and career at all stages. We have a  number of trainee and solicitor apprentices successfully working towards qualification.  

We have a strong culture of teamwork and there are always opportunities to widen your knowledge and experience by getting involved in projects and novel queries.

Hybrid working and flexible working options are available.  It’s usually what you do, not where and when you do it that matters! We offer a modern, open plan working environment with opportunities to use technology to work in a flexible and agile way.   Our extensive law library is fully available to you on-line.

Contact

If you would like to be part of our team and are committed to providing excellent public services in this vital area of work, we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information, please see the attached job description or for an informal discussion please contact: -

Donna Toole, Legal Practice Manager 

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or

Louise Watson, Senior Manager Legal and Registration Services

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Why North Tyneside Council? 

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. 

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance.  Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here .

Applying

To view more information about the role and view the Job Description please click "Apply" you will be taken to the North Tyneside Careers Portal.

Learn More

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