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Wirral Borough Council
Location:
Wirral, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Education
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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Job Description:
* Are you a newly qualified solicitor looking for a new challenge?
* Are you interested in developing in a new direction or specialism?
* Are you looking to join an organisation that makes a difference?
We’re seeking two Assistant Lawyers to advise on education and employment matters. These roles will primarily focus on education-related work, with opportunities to assist on employment law matters.
The ideal candidates will have experience providing sound legal advice, work well under pressure, and manage a busy workload under tight deadlines. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team of solicitors and legal assistants, managing tribunal proceedings and advice matters.
Experience in these specific areas is not mandatory; we value potential and willingness to develop skills. If your skills or experience differ slightly but you believe you can add value, we encourage you to apply.
We seek team players who support and develop client officers and are committed to career development through training, project involvement, and collaboration with senior officers.
This position offers professional challenges, leadership opportunities, and autonomy. You will be supported by a talented legal team dedicated to delivering strategic plans for the borough.
The successful candidates will be admitted Solicitors, CILEX members, or Barristers of England and Wales with current practising certificates.
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To learn more about working in our Legal department, join our online event on Tuesday, 15th October at 1:00 pm. Book your place: Meet the Legal Team.
We embrace hybrid working, with 2-3 days in the office per week, supported by remote connectivity tools. Further details will be discussed during recruitment.
More information about the role and person specification is available in the job description. We prioritize staff well-being, professional growth, and continuous development, offering mentorship by experienced legal professionals.
Interviews are scheduled for mid-November. Please indicate any availability issues in your application.
For informal discussions, contact Paul Martin at 0151 666 3649.
If you are a current Wirral Council employee, we support internal career progression and encourage you to apply or seek further support via email at [emailprotected].
Working at Wirral
Our values are integral to our culture, reflecting pride, inspiration, and behavior standards. We are committed to staff well-being, recognition, and development, offering benefits like discounts, a strong pension scheme, life cover, flexible work arrangements, and a generous leave package.
We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, and everyone’s contribution is recognized. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values to apply.
We aim to create conditions for you to thrive at work. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [emailprotected].
Employees in redeployment or who have left under EVR or VS schemes are considered in accordance with council policy. Re-appointments are generally not made for those who left under EVR or VS unless exceptional circumstances.
Applications close at midnight on the deadline. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Applications must be submitted via the Jobs page after registration; postal applications are not accepted.
Applicants must demonstrate right to work in the UK, with details available on the Jobs page. The job description and supporting documents are available for download now, as they will not be accessible after the closing date.
We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies unless specified. Candidates submitted via agencies will not be considered.
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