Job Details
Dudley MBC is a Community Council rich in history and is very focused on regeneration and reinvesting itself to meet challenges of the future, forming part of the West Midlands Combined Authority. Legal Services continues to be accredited to Lexcel, the Law Society’s standard for excellence in Legal Practice Management and Client Care.
The Council requires a qualified Solicitor/Barrister with experience of Civil Litigation Law. Must be able to work independently and as part of a much wider team, working cross-directorate and with external bodies. Experience in local government is essential together with good communication skills and the ability to manage large caseload.
Part time Permanent (29.6 hours per week) – would consider other part time hours
Salary: Grade 12 (SCP 40-43 (pro rata) £51,356.00 to £54,495.00 per annum.
Location: Agile working between Dudley Town Centre/Working from home
We have an opportunity available for an experienced Corporate Litigation Solicitor/Barristers within the Legal Services Corporate and Litigation Team on a part time, permanent basis.
Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will, amongst other things, deal with various civil litigation matters, manage caseloads, prepare court bundles, attend court and provide legal advice to the Council’s officers and Elected Members.
* Employees work within the Council's Flexible Working Policy, subject to the business needs of the Council being fulfilled.
Contact for information
For further information or an informal chat, please contact: Mandy Wilcox on 01384 815310 or via email: mandy.wilcox@dudley.gov.uk
Equality, diversity and privacy
So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply; to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.
Application process
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy. Online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and/or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk. If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the WM Jobs Help Page; if unresolved, contact the HR Resourcing Team via email.
Privacy and checks
Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website. N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
Attachments
Solicitor Job Description.docx; Solicitor Person Specification.doc; Employee Benefits List.pdf
About Dudley Council
It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have ongoing challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. We have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is committed to delivering the borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ and key information about the borough and its communities at various links.
In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that is ready to embrace change and is dedicated to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people, and that encourages community involvement and consultation. The Council is continually seeking ways to improve services in partnership with communities.
Company Info
Website: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/
Telephone: 01384 811300
Location: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HF, GB
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