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Job Ref: CED-22-042 Job type: Full-time 35 hours Closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023, 11:59pm Contract Type: Permanent...
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Job Ref: CED-22-042
Job type: Full-time 35 hours
Closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023, 11:59pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,507- £28,419 (SC4) per annum
Legal Assistant to support dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Adult Social Care Legal Team.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our busy and talented Social Care team.
The role will require you to provide support and assistance to our team of Adult Social Care Lawyers. This will include managing the team’s duty mailbox under supervision, preparation of court bundles, and holding a small caseload of Re-X applications.
Ideally candidates will have experience of supporting an Adult Social Care Legal team .
In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you will be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.
Salary details
£27,507- £28,419 (SC4) per annum
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Further information
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Hudson, Principal Lawyer on 0208 314 6419.
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
For a full job description and person specification, and for further information about the recruitment process, please click on the links below.
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Closing date
Sunday 9th April 2023, 11:59pm
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
