Legal Officer

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Location: Number 1 Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU

Salary: £33,945 - £37,336 per annum

Grade: 7

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date: 17th April 2024

Interview Date: To be arranged

Interview Type: In person

We are looking for an experienced Legal Officer to join our busy Litigation team. The Litigation Team deals with civil and criminal litigation, licensing, employment and debt recovery.

You will deal with civil litigation, criminal litigation and traffic regulation matters from initial instruction to the conclusion of the matter, including civil claims for and against the council, prosecutions on behalf of the council, licensing and traffic regulation matters.

Your caseload will predominantly consist of civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on debt recovery; from initial instruction through to advocacy at Court, as well as assisting more senior lawyers on a range of general litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have local government and advocacy experience, although we can provide training to those with other relevant experience. You must have the ability and willingness to assist on other areas covered by the team. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills, are able to plan and organise your own workload with minimal supervision in a supportive environment. You must be able to work to tight court deadlines whilst fulfilling quality and service standards. You will be a strong team player, flexible, enthusiastic and committed.

The successful candidate will be part of a team which is based in an award winning office accommodation in the town centre which has undergone multi-million pound regeneration. Agile working is available, subject to business need.

Benefits to working at Rochdale Council:

Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work with benefits, such as:

• Parking permit available

• Flexible working hours

• Discounted Gym membership

• Staff Groups, including Gardening, Menopause Café & Crafting

• Workplace Wellbeing initiatives

• Lifestyle savings platform (Vivup)

• Professional fees reimbursed

• Free EAP for immediate family members

• Free Will writing for staff and family

Succeed at Rochdale:

• Support to thrive and develop your career

• Progression opportunities

• Culture of learning & development

• Ambitious plans for the future

• Wellbeing support

• Best Corporate Workplace in the UK

• Located at the Heart of Riverside surrounded by shops, cafes, bars & leisure facilities

• Fabulous public transport links

If you would like an informal chat, or have any questions about the role, please contact Jennifer Willis on: 01706 924627 or email: jennifer.willis@rochdale.gov.uk

To apply simply upload your CV and demonstrate how you meet the role profile in a covering letter.

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£33,945

permanent

full time