Legal Support Administrator

Are you a motivated and well organised individual seeking a fresh challenge and a better work life balance?

 

Who?

This is an exciting time to join the Legal Services Team at Wealden District Council. We are a shared legal service carrying out work for Wealden and Rother District Councils. The service provides a crucial role in delivering client focused and professional legal advice, support and assistance to our internal clients.

We are continuing to grow our Legal Team to ensure we can deliver our clients’ objectives and aspirations. We are looking for a Legal Support Administrator to join our friendly team.

You will be team orientated but able to work autonomously, with strong organisational and communication skills. Any exposure to work within a legal environment and/or the local government sector is desirable but not essential.

If you are a proactive and highly motivated individual keen to maximise your potential, then we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new skills whilst also working in a supportive environment for a Council committed to your learning, development and career progression.

 

What will you be doing?

You will be:

• Supporting lawyers within the team with administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth delivery of our services to our internal client teams;
• Responsible for overseeing the operation of essential IT systems within the team, such as our Legal Case Management system; and
• Identifying and implementing continual improvements in the team’s procedures and processes.

 

What do you need?

• Experience working within an office environment.
• The ability to communicate confidently and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

 

What do we offer?          

• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional Development.
• Ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
• Free parking

 

Wealden is a superb place to come and work, live and enjoy life. The area is steeped in history, with the iconic High Weald AONB, Ashdown Forest and South Downs close by. Leisure opportunities abound along our stunning coastline, within our vibrant and growing towns and attractive countryside. The District is amongst one of the most attractive and diverse in East Sussex and offers a stimulating and varied range of environments and opportunities within which to develop and advance your legal career.

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.  We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

For more information and an informal confidential chat about this opportunity please contact Christopher Crichton – Legal Services Manager at christopher.crichton@wealden.gov.uk / 01892 602014.

 

Post number: U2013

Closing Date: 19^th August 2024

 

To Apply:

Please click on the “Apply Online Now” button below.  If you are unable to apply online, or have a query, please email: human.resources@wealden.gov.uk, ensuring you quote the relevant post number.

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.  We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

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