Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Luton, United Kingdom Luton Borough Council Full time

**Job Number**

LBC02908

**Contract Type**

Fixed Term / Secondment

**Posting End Date**

17 March 2024

**About us**:
Our ambitious **Luton 2040 Vision **- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

**About the job**:
**Salary: £33,945 - £36,648 a year pro rata**
**Hours per week: 37**
**Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/12/2024**

Our department are looking for someone who is able to provide a broad range of prosecution and associated services in relation to low level anti-social behaviour and public order offences and assist in providing other litigation support across the team to all departments of the council; represent the council with advocacy for simple matters, conducting cases from instructions to completion.

You will be expected to Independently undertake and manage cases of various low level anti-social behaviour and disorder offences, primarily in support of the Council’s Accredited Community Safety Officers; preparation of all necessary legal documentation in connection with court proceedings including summonses and standard Court notices; service of documents and disclosure of unused material as well as to review evidence relating to offences relevant to the post to determine whether evidential and public interest tests are met in line with the Council’s enforcement and other policies. Advise as to alternative enforcement mechanisms for offences, e.g. registering fixed penalty notices as fines, in line with the public interest. Assist the Neighbourhood Delivery Service client in developing legal processes and procedures to operate efficiently and for sending robust instructions to Legal Services.

**About you**:
We are looking for someone who is able to conduct simple cases in the Magistrates Court, primarily in early hearings and/or guilty pleas as well as able to prepare accurate and grammatically correct legal documentation and correspondence and clearly present information.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop on your existing skills by communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with client departments, external legal advisers and court staff, with a high level of integrity, whilst able to deal with matters confidentially and sensitivity.

We do ask that you have experience of working in a legal environment or equivalent relevant and evidenced experience.

Applicants for this role will need to be able to use own initiative to plan / prioritise own caseload to meet targets and deadlines efficiently as well as able to make effective decisions in determining appropriate court action or alternative enforcement

**Application process**:
**Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.**

**Benefits**:
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- **From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave**: linked to length of service and grade
- **Buying annual leave scheme**:buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- **Career Pathways**: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- **Pension scheme**:with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- **Employee Assistance Programme**: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- **Work/life balance**: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- **Training and support**:unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- **Staff offers**: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- **Arriva Travel Club**: great value savings on local bus travel

**

  • Legal Secretary

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Machins Solicitors LLP Full time

    **LEGAL SECRETARIES - PRIVATE CLIENT & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TEAMS** **Who are we?** **Machins Solicitors is a leading regional multi-services law firm offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors, with our client base ranging from individuals, sole traders, SMEs, national, international businesses and multinational corporations....

  • Legal Secretary

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Machins Solicitors LLP Full time

    **LEGAL SECRETARY - PRIVATE CLIENT TEAM** **Who are we?** **Machins Solicitors is a leading regional multi-services law firm offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors, with our client base ranging from individuals, sole traders, SMEs, national, international businesses and multinational corporations. Our dedicated legal...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 months ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Browns Recruitment Group Full time

    **LEGAL SECRETARY** **LUTON** **SALARY DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE** My client are looking for talented Legal Secretaries to join various teams based in the Luton office providing support Paralegal to Partner. There are opportunities in both Conveyancing and Private Client departments however only Legal experience is required as they are happy to train in...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 months ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Connect2Luton Full time

    **Role**:LEGAL ASSISTANT **DEPARTMENT**:CORPORATE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Legal Assistant on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Corporate and Customer Services department. **Main purpose of position**: To assist the Social Services lawyers in the provision of their services to the Departments of the Council...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Connect2Luton Full time

    **Role**:LEGAL ASSISTANT **DEPARTMENT**:CORPORATE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Legal Assistant on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Corporate and Customer Services department. **Main purpose of position**: To assist the Social Services lawyers in the provision of their services to the Departments of the Council...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Machins Solicitors LLP Full time

    LEGAL SECRETARIES - PRIVATE CLIENT & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TEAMSWho are we?Machins Solicitors is a leading regional multi-services law firm offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors, with our client base ranging from individuals, sole traders, SMEs, national, international businesses and multinational corporations. Our dedicated...

  • Legal Services Administrator

    1 month ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen in the legal Services team for a motivated person to work with the legal team. To provide administrative support within the Legal Services Department to enable the effective conduct of all its functions including, but not limited to, clinical negligence claims, personal injury claims, child protection and safeguarding...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Browns Recruitment Group Full time

    LEGAL SECRETARYLUTONSALARY DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCEMy client are looking for talented Legal Secretaries to join various teams based in the Luton office providing support Paralegal to Partner. There are opportunities in both Conveyancing and Private Client departments however only Legal experience is required as they are happy to train in these departments....

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Browns Recruitment Group Full time

    **LEGAL SECRETARY - Conveyancing** **SALARY DOE** **BERKHAMSTED** Our well-established client is looking for a Legal Secretary for the Residential Conveyancing Department based at their Berkhamsted Office. Previous experience in residential conveyancing is an advantage but not essential. Key aspects of the role are to support one of their fee earners...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Machins Solicitors LLP Full time

    **SECRETARY/PARALEGAL - CARE TEAM** **Who are we?** **Machins Solicitors is a leading regional multi-services law firm offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors, with our client base ranging from individuals, sole traders, SMEs, national, international businesses and multinational corporations. Our dedicated legal...

  • Legal Services Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen in the legal Services team for a motivated person to work with the legal team. To provide administrative support within the Legal Services Department to enable the effective conduct of all its functions including, but not limited to, clinical negligence claims, personal injury claims, child protection and safeguarding...

  • Legal Services Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen in the legal Services team for a motivated person to work with the legal team.To provide administrative support within the Legal Services Department to enable the effective conduct of all its functions including, but not limited to, clinical negligence claims, personal injury claims, child protection and safeguarding cases...

  • Head of Legal Services

    2 months ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are presented with exciting opportunities to provide high quality legal services across two hospital sites. We are looking a full-time in-house solicitor to become the Head of legal services to be assisted by the Deputy Head of legal services at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These are interesting, varied and high profile posts with a degree...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Newstaff Employment Services Ltd Full time

    Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for a Legal Secretary (Private Client and Commercial Property) for a successful firm of solicitors based in Luton.The ideal applicant will have previous experience as a legal secretary, preferably in either Private Client or Commercial Property practice areas, although other legal secretarial experience will be...

  • Family Locum

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom CRA Legal Full time

    Role: Family Locum Legal Executive or SolicitorLocation: Luton, United KingdomStart Date:ASAPContract Duration: Up to 3 monthsFacilities: Onsite parking available; office near train stationSalary: £30 - £45 per hourPosition Overview:Rob Addy from CRA Consulting is excited to offer an immediate opening for a seasoned Family Law Locum Solicitor or Legal...

  • Family Locum

    1 month ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom CRA Legal Full time

    Role: Family Locum Legal Executive or SolicitorLocation: Luton, United KingdomStart Date:ASAPContract Duration: Up to 3 monthsFacilities: Onsite parking available; office near train stationSalary: £30 - £45 per hourPosition Overview:Rob Addy from CRA Consulting is excited to offer an immediate opening for a seasoned Family Law Locum Solicitor or Legal...

  • Head of Legal Services

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Head of legal services at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust due to the current post holder retiring. This is an interesting, varied and high profile post with a degree of autonomy which requires the ability to motivate, provide high quality legal advice, build strong external relationships and support...

  • Legal Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Luton Airport, United Kingdom easyJet Full time

    **Legal Advisor - Luton - Hybrid** easyJet has been disrupting the way people travel for 27 years and isn't stopping anytime soon! They welcome diversity in all forms and strive to make their workplace inclusive for everyone. With their Orange Spirit culture, working at easyJet is a unique experience that accelerates personal development. They value...

  • Legal Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Luton Airport, United Kingdom easyJet Full time

    **Legal Advisor - Luton Hybrid**easyJet has been disrupting the way people travel for 27 years and isn't stopping anytime soon They welcome diversity in all forms and strive to make their workplace inclusive for everyone. With their Orange Spirit culture, working at easyJet is a unique experience that accelerates personal development. They value flexibility,...

  • Family Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    This practice has a boutique structure which is able to provide a level of career progression that is hard to find in other firms of their size. The firm pride themselves on an empathetic and tailored approach to individual legal needs. They have a clear ethics and compliance system, and the values of the companies are shared by the employees who work there....