A Local Authority is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Officer to join their team.

As a Legal Officer, you will be responsible for handling a large and varied housing disrepair caseload.

You will need to have experience and knowledge of civil procedure rules, particularly the housing disrepair pre-action protocol.

• Handle a large and varied housing disrepair caseload


• Have experience and knowledge of civil procedure rules, particularly the housing disrepair pre-action protocol


• Instruct Counsel when necessary


• Be computer literate

• A degree in Law or equivalent


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a 3-month contract position, paying £21-£25 per hour.

As a Legal Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the legal field.

• This is a 3-month ongoing contract


• Hybrid working


• weekly pay

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply now.

If you are a Legal Officer/paralegal looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a Local Authority, please apply with your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call for more info on 01772208969 .

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