Description
Legal Officer – Four Roles Available (9076). Permanent Contract – 37 hours per week, 31537 - 33699 per annum, Scale G, Norwich.
Overview
We are looking for Legal Officers to join nplaw to provide legal support to our Lawyers and Senior Legal Officers in the Planning Team. nplaw is a public sector shared legal service with extensive experience in advising local government, the public sector and charities. We deliver a wide range of specialist legal services and are looking for Legal Officers to help us deliver our broad portfolio of services.
Responsibilities
As a Legal Officer you will assist in the provision of legal services to clients, including drafting and administering Traffic Regulation Orders, undertaking straightforward transactions and casework such as Tree Preservation Orders s278 and s106 agreements. You will attend meetings, draft work closely with Lawyers and Senior Legal Officers on cases, and interact directly with clients to ensure a high degree of customer service. Your role will also involve:
* Attending meetings and taking notes as required;
* Ensuring deadlines and order time limits are complied with by reminding clients and third parties;
* Drafting traffic regulation orders and related documentation under supervision;
* Providing general administrative support to team members.
Qualifications
Eligibility requires demonstrable experience in a legal environment or a legal qualification such as a law degree, CILEx Level 3 qualification (or working towards it) or a similar qualification. Applicants should have a good knowledge of law or a willingness to learn new subjects, first‑class communication and organisational skills, and a desire to develop professionally. Training and support will be provided.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services, including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities (flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working dependent on role and business need)
* Norfolk Rewards employee discounts programme
* A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
* Relocation expenses where applicable
* Advance of expenses if you travel for work
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
* Tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
* Payment for referring candidates to hard‑to‑fill jobs
Application Details
Retail offers and bonuses are available as per the full Job Description and Person Specification. The selection process will be in person at County Hall week commencing the 17th November 2025. We encourage you to read the complete Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate your suitability and to assist with your application.
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: Years
Vacancy: 1
Annual Salary: £31,537 - £33,699
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