Job description
General information
Reference
002268Closing Date
15/03/2023Service Area
Directorate
Chief Executive
Service Area
Legal Services
Vacancy Details
Category
Administration/Clerical - Administration/Clerical All
Job Title
Legal Assistant
Grade
BBU07
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU07 24,496 - 26,845
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37.00
Job Advert
You will support the delivery of Legal Services provided by the Governance, Property Planning and Litigation (GPP&L) Team through the provision of an efficient proactive client focused service within the Property Team to all internal clients and in dealing with external contacts in a timely manner.
To provide administrative support in relation to the work of the Property Team generally with responsibility for post-completion work and routine conveyancing work including applications for searches and registration at the Land Registry, short term standard tenancy agreements, annual sums paid by householders in respect of maintenance of amenity land and statutory notices.
The remit covers scanning and saving documents and correspondence, telephone, email and standard and non-standard
correspondence, face to face contact in dealing with queries from members of the public, their professional advisers and from the Land Registry. The remit also covers drafting legal documents from templates, checking and approving standard legal documents, standard and non-standard correspondence and other such work within GPPL as may be required from time to time.
How to apply
Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role. The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below. Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below. If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email [email protected]
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Location
Is this a designated car user position?
No