Legal Officer - Litigation, Employment and Adult Social Care

at  Peterborough City Council

JOB SUMMARY

Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/01/2025
Advert End Date:
16/02/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£31,067-£34,314
Vacancy ID:
106473
Closing date:
16 Feb

FURTHER INFORMATION

Are you looking to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative legal team with a reputation for excellent service delivery?
Now is the perfect time to become a part of Peterborough City Council’s Legal Service! Following a recent restructure due to the continued growth in our city, we have several exciting opportunities within our Legal Department for Legal Officers and qualified Lawyers with various specialisms. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, and innovative individuals to join us on our journey. Let’s make a difference together!

We are seeking a Legal Officer to support the Litigation, Employment and Adult Social Care lawyers, and work alongside the existing legal officer in the team, providing resilience and support across the various areas of law.? As a Legal Officer, you will sit within our Litigation team which comprises of a Principal Lawyer, a Criminal Litigation Senior Lawyer, a Civil Litigation Senior Lawyer, a Senior Employment Lawyer, two Assistant Lawyers, and two legal officers.
In this role, you will assist the lawyers with casework and ancillary matters arising from the service areas handled by the team, providing you with a diverse and engaging workload.
You do not need to have a legal qualification, but can be working towards one, or have had some experience of working in a legal practice or local government, although not essential.