Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We are looking for a Lawyer to join our diverse, busy and friendly legal team. If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.
You will join the Regulation Team, one of three teams within legal services, expertise in civil litigation, in particular housing is essential, knowledge of housing disrepair would also be beneficial. Advocacy experience is preferred. General experience in criminal law would also be considered as there may be opportunities to undertake other areas of work.
You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills which will enable you to carry a substantial workload. You should also be flexible and innovative in your approach and be able to work as part of a highly effective and valued team.
The post has a salary of between £48,710 to £52,805 (band 10) this will be paid pro rata as this is a part-time position (18.5 hours). This would also be a fixed term contract for 2 years.
The working arrangements are flexible, including the opportunity to work predominantly from home
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
The Council is looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives who holds a current practicing certificate.
If you require further information about the position, please contact Lisa Bishop, Principal Lawyer on 07989 169054 or via e-mail at lisa.bishop@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
