Legal Officer (Community) Romford, England
Job description
Job Description
About the Job
Legal Officer – Community
Legal & Governance
Salary up to £42,795pa
We are looking for a Legal Officer to join our Community Team. Whilst you will be employed by Havering this job is currently based in Newham Dockside and you must be willing to travel to other offices when necessary. Currently attendance at the office is only required once every two weeks although this could change in future.
The role is to assist Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in the provision of high quality, solution focused legal work to clients in the two Councils. You will provide legal and administrative support across the Community Team primarily on Child Protection litigation.
About us
oneSource is a fully integrated shared legal service with over 80 fee earners advising Newham and Havering; two busy, innovative and progressive Councils.
We are constantly looking for better ways to deliver legal services and require one confident, enthusiastic and ambitious legal officer to assist us in achieving our goals.
About You
The successful candidate will hold a legal qualification up to degree level or have relevant equivalent work experience in a legal practice relating to Children’s Service legal work.
You will be a team player, highly motivated and resilient. You will be confident, able to act independently and use your initiative when appropriate to ensure client’s interests are protected. Local Government experience is desirable.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact [email protected]
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 17/9/2023 at 11.59pm however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed /Interviews are scheduled
For further information please visit www.havering.gov.uk/jobs
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
