Essex Legal Service – Summer Virtual Work Experience Programme

Essex Legal Service - Summer Virtual Work Experience Programme

Unpaid Temporary, Part Time

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 15th April 2024

Are you interested in a career within Public Sector Legal Services? Whether you're a driven undergraduate, a recent graduate ready to launch your career, or an experienced professional seeking fresh challenges, we invite candidates with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our Summer 2024 Virtual Work Experience Programme!

At Essex County Council (ECC), what we do impacts the lives of over 1.4 million people. From the safety of children to the independent lives of older residents, and from boosting quality of life through public health to the lasting regeneration of proud towns and cities - everything we do takes a pioneering and agile approach.

Essex Legal Services (ELS) provide high quality, professional, legal advice across the Council and to external clients, enabling them to make well informed decisions which positively impact on service delivery whilst meeting statutory requirements. The service includes legal advice, the deputyships service, and the statutory decision-making process.

They work closely with senior leaders to make a real difference to the delivery of the business of the Council and the business of their clients. Leaders pride themselves on making this a great place for excellent professionals to work. Staff enjoy work that is challenging, varied and always interesting.

The Opportunity:

The Virtual Work Experience placement will take place between 24th June and 28th June 2024.

The programme will last one week, and you must be available each day between the hours of 10am and 4:15pm.

“The range of departments within Essex Legal Services means that I am open to a variety of experiences within different fields of law, which will further guide me in deciding which area of law to specialize in." Tara Adenubi, Apprentice Solicitor.

Hear all about Tara’s experience within Essex Legal Services, so far, in our latest blog https://workingforessex.com/blog/legal-work-experience-tara

Essential Requirements:

• You must be an Undergraduate student or a Graduate in any discipline.
• You must have access to a device with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams to enable you to join virtual meetings and work on documents.

What you should do next:

Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

Shortlisting of applications will take place after the closing date of 15th April 2024. Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to complete a video interview the week commencing 13th May 2024. Successful candidates will then be notified by email.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We are also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Legal and Assurance can offer some fantastic positions within vibrant and growing teams. You’ll find an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued. You can find out more about us and the work we do here: Corporate Services - Working for Essex

Entry to Work: www.workingforessex.com/EntrytoWorkTeam

How to apply

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Additional Information:

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require further information, please email: work.placements@essex.gov.uk

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