Appeals Assistant and Researcher

7 days ago

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Green Planning Studio Limited Full time

**Job Purpose**:
To assist the directors and senior staff in the preparation of material in support of the company’s portfolio of planning appeal and legal/court casework.

**Key areas of responsibility**:
**_Technical support _**
- Undertaking thorough and meticulous research of planning policies, legislation and other material considerations of relevance to the planning casework of the company
- Reviewing and researching draft witness statements and exhibits for court cases including injunctions, statutory reviews and prosecutions under the Town and Country Planning Act or other related regulatory Acts (e.g., forestry or caravan site licensing); professional negligence cases; and judicial reviews, and where necessary drafting witness statements.
- Corresponding with clients, other consultants and professionals, the Government, Councils, other statutory bodies and other parties in relation to court cases including injunctions, statutory reviews and prosecutions under the Town and Country Planning Act or other related regulatory Acts (e.g., forestry or caravan site licensing); professional negligence cases; and judicial reviews, but not including matters which are protected legal services.Obtaining information and drafting responses to Planning Contravention Notices.
- Drafting grounds for enforcement and lawful development certificate appeals.
- Liaising with the Planning Inspectorate, Councils and expert witnesses.
- Submitting planning, enforcement and lawful development certificate appeal forms.
- Assist with printing, collating and issuing appeal documentation
- Attending appeals to assist directors and senior staff and record proceedings
- To prepare quotes and maintain records of potential appeals.

**_General office duties _**
- Assisting in maintaining records including job filing and electronic records
- Assisting in answering telephone calls and taking messages
- Assist the general running and administration of the company by carrying out administrative and support tasks as requested by the directors

**_Qualifications: _**
- Essential _
- Degree
- Desirable _
- Post graduate legal or planning qualification

**Experience/Expertise**
- Essential_
- Ability to write clear technical/legal English
- Ability to carry out thorough research and record findings logically
- Desirable: _
- Experience of the planning system

**_Required Knowledge: _**
- Essential: _
- Ability to use the internet as a research tool
- Proficient in MS Office
- Desirable _
- Legal knowledge
- Knowledge of the planning system

**_Attributes: _**
- Good telephone manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- An effective team player
- Interest in planning practice
- Meticulous approach to dealing with data
- Willingness to learn new skills

**_Additional details: _**

The post is full-time. There may be some out of hours working with time off in lieu.

Working hours are 9.00 to 5.30 with one hour for lunch.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are required to wear facemarks when moving around the office which is kept well-ventilated

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)
**Experience**:

- Town Planning: 1 year (preferred)
Reference ID: Appeals Assistant

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