We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal service as a Legal Assistant.
About Us
Middlesbrough Council is a forward-thinking Council with ambitious plans. Legal Services is now looking to expand its team with a Children's Welfare Legal Assistant to support our Lawyers by providing a first-class legal service.
Whether you are a recent graduate or have been working in a law firm for several years and are seeking a change, Legal Services at Middlesbrough Council reflects our core values. We are a great place to work and offer the successful candidate the opportunity of blended home/office working, providing a flexible approach to promote work-life balance.
If this sounds like you, this could be the opportunity you're looking for!
We offer:
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension scheme plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by staff for staff.
* Flexible working arrangements (dependent on role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Excellent career progression opportunities and more!
If you'd like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Rhian Seymour, Senior Lawyer (Children's Welfare), at 01642 729781 or email rhian_seymour@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet all the essential criteria and can demonstrate they are a disabled person, a looked-after young person, a care leaver, or a veteran.
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