Assistant Legal Officer

Join to apply for theAssistant Legal Officerrole atKirklees Council Continue with Google Continue with Google 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theAssistant Legal Officerrole atKirklees Council We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.OrganisationKirkleesDirectoratePublic Health and Corporate ResourcesService AreaGovernance & CommissioningHours37Number of Jobs1Location(s)Across KirkleesPosition typePermanentGrade6-8Salary£25584 - £32654Advert WordingWe are looking for an Assistant Legal Officer (paralegal) to join our Litigation teamKirklees Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and carries out legal work required by the Council.The team deals with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on civil litigation and housing litigation although you may have the opportunity to assist on other areas of legal work covered by the team.You should have relevant experience in a legal office dealing with litigation with some experience of dealing with contentious matters and court procedures. Knowledge of civil procedure rules and procedures is desirable.English to GCSE level (or equivalent competencies) and the ability to communicate professionally and clearly is essential, as are strong personal organisational skills , the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.You will receive comprehensive training and support on our first-class case management systems.Kirklees Council is committed to developing its staff by developing career pathways for our Assistant Legal Officers to achieve more senior and qualified roles in house. There may be the opportunity for suitably qualified candidates to pursue professional qualifications through supported study.Kirklees Council Offers These Benefits To All Its Employees28.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays) Cycle to work scheme. Travel and parking discounts Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies Local Government Pension Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a whole range of services from counselling, Physiotherapy and Health assessmentsKirklees offers many other benefits that become available to you once appointed, to get more of insight into these please click this link -Flexibility and a positive approach are essential, along with a desire to work as part of a supportive and committed team.John Chapman is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Closing date27 July 2025, 11:55 PMImportant Information Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Government Relations Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kirklees Council by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Officer” roles.Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs, UK Scripted SeriesLondon, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Grove, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Legal Counsel, United Kingdom and IrelandUxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago In-House Legal Counsel & Company SecretaryGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Norfolk, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Manchester Area, United Kingdom 2 days ago Shirebrook, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Legal Officer First-tier Tribunal (Residential Property) London (Ref: 7317)London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Norfolk, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Senior Legal Executive Assistant - RemoteLeeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 14 hours ago Legal Officer First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Birmingham (Ref:7189)Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 7 hours ago Surrey, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Legal Executive Assistant/Document Specialist - (remote part-time)Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-07-22