Wigan Council
Location
Wigan, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Wigan Town Hall/Hybrid Working
Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
Salary: Grade 5, £24,702 - £27,334 per annum. £12.80 - £14.16 per hour
5 Positions x 37 hours per week
Previous applicants need not apply
Your role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to commence or continue their career in local government. If successful candidates would have access to future internal training opportunities including training contracts and chartered legal executive apprenticeships.
We have the following roles available:
Candidates should state in their supporting statement which role or roles they wish to be considered for.
As a Paralegal you will be part of a client focussed and outcomes driven legal and democratic function.
You will work closely with client officers, Elected Members, partner organisations and other key stakeholders to assist them in the delivery of their service objectives and priorities.
You will co-work cases with Lawyers and handle a legal caseload under supervision. You will need to be able to draft legal documents, engage in negotiations and prepare proceedings on behalf of the Council.
You will also be required to undertake legal research on behalf of colleagues, gather evidence and documentation and liaising with key stakeholders including external solicitors, barristers and courts.
About you:
This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are looking to start or continue their careers in law in a local government setting.
You will need to have a degree in Law (2:2 or above), the Level 3 CILEX Professional Diploma in law or significant experience of working in a busy legal environment working in the areas of law outlined above.
You will be able to operate in a pressurised and deadline driven environment and be able to provide legal advice to assist and guide clients when making decisions. You will co-work cases and handle a legal caseload under supervision drafting legal documentation, engage in negotiations and prepare proceedings on behalf of the Council.
You will also be required to undertake legal research on behalf of colleagues, gather evidence and documentation and liaise with external stakeholders including external solicitors, barristers and courts.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards and has recently published , our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
We aim to offer services which are good value for money, innovative in their approach and delivery, risk aware not risk averse and open to doing things differently. We adopt a collaborative approach with all our clients’ ensuring we are embedded in all their processes and decision making.
We are committed to the continuous professional development of our staff which includes the payment of professional fees, a wide range of training opportunities and potential for management development.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home (My Place), the office (Our Place) or the community (Your Place). We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
Wigan Council prides itself on equality , inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We invest in training and developing our staff, in a positive learning environment, and aim to be a consciously inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply. At Wigan, it is really important to us that applicants demonstrate our Team Wigan behaviours, and we do all we can to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
To be appointable in this role you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. If you are unsure, please visit the below link to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact David Meehan, Legal Practice Manager via email [email protected]
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Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8 th April 2024
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