Overview
Legal Officer | 8668 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum (Scale G) | County Hall, Norwich
We are looking for Legal Officers to join nplaw to provide legal support to our Lawyers. nplaw is a public sector shared legal service with a wealth of experience gained through many years of advising our clients in local government, the public sector, charities and schools. We provide a wide range of legal services, delivered by specialist lawyers who understand the local government context. Working for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our culture, and we’re looking for Legal Officers to help us deliver our broad portfolio of services.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the provision of legal services to clients, undertaking straightforward transactions and casework.
* Attend meetings and draft documentation.
* Work closely with Solicitors and Senior Legal Officers on cases, and deal directly with clients to ensure a high degree of customer service.
* Learn and develop skills with the support of a talented team.
* In the Adult Social Care Team: attend meetings and court hearings when requested; chase and remind clients and third-parties to meet deadlines; progress court directions for disclosure and information from third-parties.
* Draft orders under supervision, ensure deadlines are met, take statements, and generally support team members.
Qualifications
* Law degree, and note CILEx level 3 qualified (or working towards CPQ level 3) or hold a similar qualification or have relevant legal experience.
* Good knowledge of the law or willingness to learn a new subject area.
* First-class communication and organisational skills.
* A desire to learn and progress your career with training and support provided.
Team and start
We are currently recruiting in our Adult Social Care Team. Ideally, the post requires an immediate start and is not suitable for candidates currently in education. You will be part of a large team providing legal advice and support on a broad range of adult social care matters, ensuring stakeholder and client expectations are met.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on job role and business need
* Financial benefits such as: Norfolk Rewards discounts on groceries, clothes, holidays, technology, gym membership, cinema and days out
* A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
* Relocation expenses (where applicable)
* Advance of expenses for work travel
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
* Tax-efficient pension options and bike schemes
* Access to tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
* A referral payment for hard-to-fill roles
Working arrangements
All office-based roles are mainly hybrid, with a mix of remote and office work at County Hall, Norwich. Our technology enables remote connection and collaboration. Good broadband connectivity is expected. Interviews for these posts will be undertaken remotely.
Additional information
Before you apply, please read the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. Information on Terms and Conditions is available here. Internal applicants can apply via myOracle using their Norfolk County Council or NCCAL accounts.
Redeployment closing date: 25 August 2025 23:59. All other applicants closing date: 01 September 2025 23:59.
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