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Form of workWe are seeking to recruit a Legal Officer to undertake and assist with disrepair cases.
A formal legal qualification is not necessary; however, you will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and a high standard of written English.
You will have experience of working in a legal office in a Legal Officer, Paralegal or similar capacity. Some experience of handling legal casework is essential. Experience of disrepair procedures or other types of litigation work is desirable but not essential provided you have some experience of legal casework. Prior local authority experience is not required.
The successful candidate will be a team player who can demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility and excellent organisational skills. The ability to work to tight timescales/deadlines is essential for this role.
Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Antonia Makanjuola on 020 8132 1122 for an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Vickie McGrath on 0208 132 1053 or vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Closing date: 22 January 2024For further information or to apply for the position please select the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
