Legal Officer

5 days ago


North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom North East Lincolnshire Council Full time

**Legal Officer**

**Job description**
**Who We Are**
At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning costal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play.

**Our Vision & Purpose**
To create a stronger economy and stronger communities and improve the lives of our people.

**Our Values**
- Valuing People
- Honesty
- Striving for Continuous Improvement
- Openness
- Commitment
- Behaving with Integrity

**Your Role & Team**
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our ever-expanding child protection team.
We are looking for Solicitors and Legal Officers to work within this dynamic, friendly and supportive team and a fast-paced environment.
Children’s Services are undergoing a period of transformational change, so it is an ideal time to become part of new innovation and improvement.
Flexible working arrangements are available, making this an attractive proposition to those from further afield.
Opportunities for career development and progression are available due to a pyramidal team structure and a wish to grow our own talent.

**Your Responsibilities**
You will provide support to lawyers, delivering legal support tasks, such as drafting legal documents and correspondence and prioritising actions.
You will independently hold a case load and take responsibility for overall case management, ensuring receipt of assessments, reports and statements.
You will be organised and have excellent communication and team working skills.
Legal knowledge and/or experience would be beneficial. Childcare experience is desirable, but not essential. A willingness to learn is more important.

**Why work for NELC?**
North East Lincolnshire is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. Here are some of the main benefits:

- Flexible Working Options - agile working, compressed hours, term time working, flexi-time, home working. All to enable a work/life balance (relevant to the role you are undertaking).
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme - saves tax and national insurance by exchanging part of your gross salary for non-cash benefits such as; Holiday Extra - to purchase additional annual leave, Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and Tusker Cars (beneficial rate car lease)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan - to claim cash back on a range of healthcare costs
- Credit Union
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health & beauty and many other products and services
- Car Parking Permit
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- A minimum of 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year (based on a 37-hour week)

**Salary**: £23,953.00 per year



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