Position Reference
50140389
Position Details
Directorate: Core Services | Service: Legal Services
Salary: £39,152 – £50,269 (Career Graded)
Working Arrangements: Agile Working – minimum of 3 days at Westgate
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12/06/2026 at 23:59
Legal and Compliance
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
Prospective employees must provide a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
Applicants must be prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents. The organisation does not possess a Home Office licence and cannot provide visa sponsorship for skilled or temporary migrant workers.
Pensions Regulations may affect pension entitlements if you are in receipt of a pension upon commencement of employment with the authority.
About the Post
Barnsley Council is an award‑winning, inclusive employer supporting around 243,000 people. The Legal Services team provides high‑quality work across civil litigation, regulatory, and environmental matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle general civil litigation matters, including civil claims, ASB possessions, rent arrears, injunctions, and closure orders.
* Work cross‑cutting with the Litigation team on regulatory and environmental prosecutions and licensing matters.
* Review case files, evaluate evidence, analyze witness statements, and draft court applications, orders, and related documentation.
* Attend court and tribunal proceedings, conduct advocacy in contested hearings, and brief counsel where required.
* Collaborate with internal colleagues on Safer Communities, Public Health, and Communities teams to provide advice, support, and training.
* Liaise with external agencies and partners, including Berneslai Homes under our Service Level Agreement.
Benefits
* Legal assistant support.
* Highly supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
* Competitive salary.
* Local government pension scheme with option for an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Flexi‑time, including up to 5 banked flexi days per year.
* Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary leave days used for Christmas shutdown.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, home electronics, and childcare vouchers.
* Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions, and gym memberships.
Qualifications and Experience
We are keen to consider candidates with experience in either civil or criminal law, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to broaden legal knowledge and advocacy skills. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the work and willing to self‑develop and grow within the role.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Barnsley Council is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate.
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