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Legal Officer

Job Description

Legal Officer

A Local Authority is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Officer to join their team. As a Legal Officer, you will be responsible for handling a large and varied housing disrepair caseload. You will need to have experience and knowledge of civil procedure rules, particularly the housing disrepair pre-action protocol.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle a large and varied housing disrepair caseload
  • Have experience and knowledge of civil procedure rules, particularly the housing disrepair pre-action protocol
  • Instruct Counsel when necessary
  • Be computer literate

Requirements

  • A degree in Law or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary and Benefits

This is a 3-month contract position, paying £21-£25 per hour. As a Legal Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the legal field.

Benefit:

  • This is a 3-month ongoing contract
  • Hybrid working
  • weekly pay

Apply Now

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply now. If you are a Legal Officer/paralegal looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a Local Authority, please apply with your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call for more info on 01772208969 . If you know someone who may be interested in this post, please send over the advert as we offer a £250 referral bonus if a candidate is placed.