Section: Regulatory, Employment Service Support
Location: Civic Centre
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
About us
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high‑quality services that our residents need.
Further information on why work for us
The Role
Stoke on Trent City Council In‑house legal team provides a full range of legal services to the Authority. The current vacancy is within the Regulatory team and is for a Paralegal to assist in supporting the wide remit of areas covered with an emphasis on Disrepair matters.
The team is friendly, supportive and with a positive attitude.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative. Advocacy is part of this role and as such we are looking for a strong communicator who also possesses and drafting skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to obtain experience in regulatory law.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage caseload of straightforward legal matters
* Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, printing
* Liaise professionally with internal teams, external partners, the Land Registry and members of the public
* Assist with preparing cases for court, including gathering or drafting statements from clients, witnesses and partner agencies
* Support the preparation of high quality legal documents including drafting, formatting and producing court bundles for Magistrates, County and High Court hearings
About You
* Hold a relevant law degree or relevant professional qualification
* Able to develop strong working relationships with strong communication and influencing skills
* Have strong level of IT literacy and able to utilise IT systems
What we offer
* A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
* Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Jill Leech, Head of Regulatory and Employment Law on 01782 236784 or contact by email jill.leech@stoke.gov.uk
Pre-Employment Checks
* Right to Work in the UK
* Proof of address
* Satisfactory references
* Occupational Health Clearance
* Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
* DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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