Legal Assistant x 2 positions WMF1689i

at  Westmorland Furness Council

Job profile
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist managers, lawyers, legal officers and legal assistants as required with any other legal and governance tasks relevant to Legal and Governance Services at a level appropriate to the role.
• To carry out all administrative tasks associated with the legal team and ensuring all relevant data is captured on the legal case management system.
• When required, under the supervision of lawyers or legal officers, to carry out aspects of governance processes.
• To contribute as appropriate to the role to service planning, implementation and review within Legal and Governance Services and to the development and maintenance of high standards of legal and governance practice management.
• Assisting with Member Code of Conduct complaints.
• Assisting with Information Governance projects.