Junior Lawyer

at  Bassetlaw District Council

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JUNIOR LAWYER

Job description

GRADE 7 £33,945 - £36,648 PA

We are reaching out to legal professionals who have experience of working in one or more of the following areas:

• Contentious property
• Contracts disputed
• General litigation (civil and or criminal law and practice)

Working within our small and friendly team, you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and influence to contribute to the service delivery. You will provide clear and succinct advice to internal and external customers at all levels as well as undertake legal research on complex matters. You’ll also be managing your own case load so you will need to manage your time effectively to comply with deadlines therefore you need to have the ability to work under pressure.
You will be based at the Council offices in Worksop but as a Council, we’re no longer reliant on a fixed desk, in a fixed building with fixed working hours approach. Remote and new ways of working are our new norm and you will be provided with the technology to enable you to divide your time between the office and home.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Stella Bacon at (01909) 533533 or by email [email protected]
We will value your contributions, give you access to a free healthcare cash plan and benefits, offer a very generous 26-32 days holiday package (pro-rata, plus public/bank holidays) and give you the option to purchase additional annual leave days tax-free. We will double your monthly pension contributions and provide the option to join our shared cost AVC scheme, offer discounted car parking of around £4 per month, and family friendly policies.
Click to apply where you can upload your current CV along with a covering letter or supporting statement setting out how you meet the essential criteria for this post. Please ensure you detail your experience, qualification, skills, achievements and/or abilities that are relevant for the role that you are applying for. You should use specific examples. We are looking for evidence that you can thrive in the role advertised.
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