As a Legal Clerk within the team you will be working on large volume cases, progressing matters in line with Court orders and directions, supporting the paralegals and lawyers with the overall aim of improving citizen wellbeing. This is meaningful work and this is your chance to join Birmingham as we invest into this area of work. Effective Legal Clerks are essential to the successful functioning of the legal service at Birmingham.
Responsibilities
* Producing accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date legal documentation and court bundles, under direction, to tight deadlines.
* Opening new legal case files using the case management system including setting up initial documentation and completing acknowledgements.
* Closing files on the case management system, preparing paper files for off‑site storage and updating team spreadsheets with case outcomes.
* Processing and responding to routine communication (received by post, telephone or email), taking messages, copying, scanning and distributing information as necessary.
* Operating legal procedures including authentication and sealing of documents, producing case management reports and assisting with routine processes such as processing invoices.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years, plus option to purchase additional leave.
* Access to voluntary benefits providers that support health, wellbeing and leisure.
* Family friendly policies such as maternity/adoption, paternity and shared parental leave, carers’ leave.
* Health and wellbeing support networks including employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, etc.
* Employee communities and support groups.
* Membership of job‑related pension scheme (West Midlands Pension Fund or Teachers’ Pensions) with generous employer contributions.
* Access to My Rewards discount program with over 800 brands.
* Opportunities to join salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work and Annual Travel and Car Parking.
Equal Opportunities
Birmingham City Council is a disability confident employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of its people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage reasonable adjustments to be requested.
Employment Requirements
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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