Senior Legal Assistant

Royal Borough of Greenwich: Senior Legal Assistant (Employment)

Fixed Term 24 Months

Greenwich Legal Services is committed to being a high performing in-house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the Royal Borough\’s priorities and objectives for the benefit of our community.

Royal Greenwich is proud to be a borough synonymous with first class modern services. A world heritage site, our communities are vibrant and diverse, and our elected members are ambitious to realise the potential of the borough whilst working within a challenging financial environment.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Legal Assistant with a \’can do\’ approach who will join our Adults, Education and Employment team and play a vital role in our journey. Our ideal candidate will have some experience of Employment law and a passion to learn more.

The role of the Senior Legal Assistant will assist with

• Preparing cases for court including instructing Counsel as appropriate and take responsibility for the councils advocate on matters as directed.

• Drafting documents and pleadings, taking instructions, issuing proceedings, interviewing witness in order to take statements and prepare affidavits, liaising with solicitors and the courts, and other third parties.

• Liaising and corresponding with the relevant Directorate Teams, other Officers (including Senior Officers, Directors and Members) and any other stakeholders. Dealing with highly confidential information.

• Providing advice to client officers and Chief Officers on matters related to area of work

If you think you have the commensurate skills and want to play a vital role in the next stage of our continuous improvement journey, Royal Borough of Greenwich might be the next step in your career.

Benefits of working for us:

• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days annual leave after 5 years\’ service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Childcare Vouchers
• Staff Support Networks
• Greenwich Card which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
• Payroll giving
• Generous leave entitlement
• Employee Assistance Scheme

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May

Interview: WC 2nd June

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.