Job Title: Legal Assistant – (Fixed term maternity cover up to the end of March 2027)
Hours: 30 hours per week – Part time (flexible in line with business needs)
Salary: £21,500 (based on 30 hours per week) per annum + Casual Car User Mileage Allowance
Location: Gadbrook Park, Northwich. The Trust operates an agile working environment with a mix of office and home working, requiring at least one day per week in the Head Office unless otherwise required.
Opportunity
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Legal & Commercial Services Team. As the first point of contact for customer and colleague queries, you will support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the team and help deliver a high‑quality, professional legal service.
What You Will Do
* Be the first point of contact for internal and external queries, managing the team’s central email inbox and telephone enquiries.
* Support the Legal Officer, Home Ownership Officer, Solicitor and Legal Services Manager in all aspects of their work.
* Complete administrative tasks such as assigning incoming post, raising and paying invoices, and other duties or projects as required.
* Investigate and respond to land ownership and boundary queries.
* Provide administrative support for managing the Trust’s portfolio of commercial premises.
Minimum Requirements
* Grade GCSE 5 level, 4–9/A–C in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
* Experience providing a high‑level of accurate administrative support.
* Experience using Microsoft Office to produce letters, spreadsheets and emails.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; self‑motivated, well‑organised and accurate.
* IT‑literate, able to work flexibly and manage workloads under pressure.
* Willingness to undergo a DBS check and disclose any convictions in line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Generous annual leave entitlement – 24–29 days (pro‑rated for part‑time), increasing by one day each year over the first five years plus UK public/bank holidays.
* Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave (pro‑rated). 12% employer pension contribution with a minimum 2% employee contribution.
* Paid leave on your birthday month, one day per year to support a charity or community group of your choice, and a candidate referral scheme.
* Health cash plan, free annual flu vaccines, free eye‑care vouchers, discounts on gym membership and phone contract, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free car‑park at Gadbrook Park.
* OPC employee assistance programme (24/7/365).
* Support for ongoing learning and development and opportunities to give feedback and join colleague forums.
* Compensation for professional memberships (required for the role).
How to Apply
Click the Apply button and follow the on‑screen instructions. Review the Accountability Profile at the bottom of the page and submit your CV and application demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 10 April 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered; the Trust reserves the right to close or extend reflecting application numbers.
Interview Process
* Week commencing 13 April 2026 – Teams initial interview.
* In‑person interviews scheduled for 21 and 22 April 2026.
* Applicants who meet the essential criteria on the Accountability Profile and are disabled will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm in your application whether you require reasonable adjustments.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership. We will not discriminate on any of these grounds.
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