The Legal Team at Ashfield District Council is recruiting a graduate legal assistant to join its in-house team and support lawyers across several practice areas. The work covers administrative and case support, handling information requests, legal research, and drafting legal documents and court paperwork. The post suits someone early in their legal career, covering criminal and civil litigation, property, contracts, licensing, planning and information governance, with local government experience an advantage. Applicants must address the essential criteria in a covering letter sent with their CV.
What the job involves
- Provide administrative and case work support to the legal team
- Support lawyers across criminal and civil litigation, property, contract, licensing, planning and information governance
- Handle information requests
- Undertake legal research
- Draft legal documents and court paperwork
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a busy workload and work well under pressure
- Flexible, proactive approach
Nice to have
- Experience in local government
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
What's offered
- Support with personal development within the legal team
- Opportunity to develop a legal career in a role serving local communities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
