Legal Officer
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £26,539 - £29,783 per annum
- Closing date
- 20/10/2024
- Department
- Governance Services
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Legal
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/272930/42419
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £26,539 - £29,783 per annum
- Closing date
- 20/10/2024
- Department
- Governance Services
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job Type
- Legal
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/272930/42419
Do you have a passion for civil law and litigation? Do you enjoy investigative work and analytical decision making? Do you get a thrill from dispute resolution and negotiation? If so, we might have the next challenge you are looking for.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Legal Officer to join our busy and dynamic civil claims team. The successful applicant will have conduct of case work handling personal injury and property damage claims pursued against the three Orbis Local Authorities. The role will predominantly consist of pre-action claims relating to the Highways Act 1980, Occupiers Liability and Employers Liability.
We are looking for excellent communicators who are good team players and have a willingness to learn.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Hold one the following qualifications;
- Chartered Institute of Legal Executive qualification or a substantial part thereof; or
- A qualifying Law degree;
- LPC or BVC; or
- Substantial proven fee-earning experience in a legal practice.
- Can demonstrate experience of conducting own caseload within defined areas of legal practice.
- Has the ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice.
- Has the ability to analyse facts, research law and apply it.
- Has the ability to prioritise work according to importance and urgency.
- Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people and organisations both orally and in writing.
- Can demonstrate negotiating skills.
- Can demonstrate drafting skills.
- Has an organised and methodical approach to work.
Please refer to the full job description for a list of all essential and desirable criteria.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams in week commencing 21 October. If you are unavailable when invited to interview please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
This role will give you a unique opportunity to gain unrivalled experience working within a public sector legal service. Additionally the role offers opportunities to develop your knowledge and engage in various CPD events held by experts within the field of public sector liabilities.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Martine Anderson, Litigation and Liability Claims Manager at martine.anderson@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
