At a Glance
- Tasks: Support various legal and democratic services while managing key operational functions.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a supportive local government team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to supporting diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27937 - 29666 £ per year.
North Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Legal & Democratic Support Assistant to join our Legal and Democratic Services team. In this varied role, you’ll provide support across several areas, including Enterprise, Litigation, Democratic and Member Services. Your responsibilities will also cover key operational functions such as the mailroom, print room, and reception.
You’ll work closely with teams across the Council and liaise with external organisations, so strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential. We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment—no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small, supportive team and gain valuable experience within local government. This is a static role based at the Civic Centre in Motherwell.
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you.
We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio.
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
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North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive and develop their careers. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, flexible working options, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, you will find a fulfilling role as a Legal & Democratic Support Assistant in the heart of Motherwell. The Council prioritises professional growth through its learning academy, LearnNL, ensuring that you have the resources to reach your full potential while contributing to meaningful local governance.
