At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle civil litigation matters and attend court proceedings while collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Join Barnsley Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse backgrounds welcomed; great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil or criminal law and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 39152 - 50269 £ per year.
Salary: £39,152 - £50,269 (Career Graded)
Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Agile Working with expectation of 60% office attendance (3 days per week)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Ongoing
Checks: Requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. Background Check Note: Applicants may need to provide a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling general civil litigation matters, including civil claims, ASB possessions, rent arrears, injunctions, access for electrical inspections, warrant applications and closure orders.
- Cross‑cutting work with the Litigation team dealing with regulatory and environmental prosecutions and licensing matters.
- Reviewing case files, evaluating evidence, analysing witness statements and drafting court applications, orders and other related documentation.
- Attending court and tribunal proceedings, conducting advocacy including contested hearings and instructing and briefing counsel where required.
- Working closely with internal colleagues such as Safer Communities, Public Health and Communities teams to provide advice, support and training.
- Liaising with external agencies and partners as required, including Berneslai Homes under our Service Level Agreement.
Qualifications
- Experience in civil or criminal law.
- Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for the role.
- Willingness to self‑develop, grow into wider litigation practice areas and enhance advocacy skills.
- Welcomed from candidates with diverse backgrounds; Barnsley Council does not discriminate and accepts applicants with past convictions.
Benefits
- Legal assistant support.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary.
- Local government pension scheme, including option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Flexi time, up to 5 banked flexi days per year.
- Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary leave days for Christmas shutdown.
- Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers.
- Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Barnsley Council is an inclusive employer that welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate. We encourage interested candidates to apply.
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