Description
Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team as a Legal Assistant, playing a critical role in delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on social justice.
Job Details:
- Salary: £40,208
- Grade: Level 3, Zone 1
- Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 36, Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services
- Collaborate with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities
- Manage a personal caseload, including high-profile and complex cases
- Provide trusted advice, advocacy, and problem-solving skills
Requirements:
- Experience in at least one area of the team's work (children, adults, and education)
- Demonstrable knowledge of law and procedure in relevant areas
- Experience in running simple legal cases, drafting legal documents, and reviewing client statements
- Excellent IT skills, including case management systems
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What We Offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Family leave, loan schemes, and access to staff networks
- Incredible pensions scheme
Inclusion and Diversity:
- Camden Council is committed to being an inclusive organisation, encouraging diversity in all aspects
- Applications from Black, Asian, and Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities are particularly welcome
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