Legal Assistant

at  Middlesbrough Council

Middlesbrough Council is a forward-thinking Council with ambitious plans and Legal Services is now looking to expand its team with the addition of a Legal Assistant to support our Lawyers through the provision of a first class legal service.
Legal Services in a local authority undertakes a vast range of work,
This includes: Adult Welfare, Child Welfare, Commercial Property Matters, Contracts and Procurement civil litigation, licensing and Prosecutions.
We are currently recruiting to a post of legal assistant for Commercial Property/ Contracts and Procurement (Places group) It may be that you are a recent graduate or have been working in law firm for a number of years and looking for a change.
Legal Services at Middlesbrough Council reflects the core values with our business partners and in addition to being a great place to work, we offer the successful candidate the opportunity of blended home/office working, providing a flexible approach to build on a good work life balance.

Aswell as being an excellent place to work, employees of Middlesbrough Council also benefit from the following:

• Generous leave entitlement
• Excellent pension
• Electric car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff lottery
• Travel and car parking schemes plus lots more.

Please note: This is a part time post, working 30 hours a week.
If you like the sound of the role and would like to know more about this fantastic opportunity please contact John Swales Contracts and Procurement Solicitor at john_swales@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Telephone: 01642 727088
Email: recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.u

Please refer the Job description for details