Job Title: Education (SEN), Employment, Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor
Location: Northallerton (Hybrid working opportunities)
Grade: JK -M
Salary: £35,745 up to £48,474 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time/ 37 hours
Closing Date: 6th October 2024
We are looking for an Education (SEN), Employment, Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor to join our supportive team to provide legal support on a range of legal matters related to the Council. We welcome applications from backgrounds in any of the above disciplines, as training will be provided as required to ensure the successful candidate can cover all areas of practice.
The Role:
In this diverse and fast-paced role, you will assist the Legal Manager (Peoples Services) and the Education/Employment/Litigation team to provide a comprehensive legal service to the Council, Directorates, Committees, and Members. A significant aspect of the role involves legal advice and representation within Tribunal for a diverse portfolio of Special Educational Needs & Disability law. Additionally, you will offer advice in relation to Employment Teams and Litigation on litigious matters such as Employment Tribunals and debt recovery. The team also trades services internally and externally via First North Law, and you will support all aspects of this service, including a schools helpline and provision of advice to external clients. Training and support will be provided to meet all needs of the service and First North Law.
Our Team:
Our Legal Service is part of a sizeable Legal and Democratic Services (LDS) within the Central Services Directorate, consisting of more than 60 lawyers. We provide a range of services to the County of North Yorkshire, and the role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees, Members, and external clients.
First North Law generates revenue for the Council by offering traded legal services to external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility.
The budget of the service is partially dependent on income from external sources, and the post must ensure successful income generation and compliance with Law Society Professional Standards. To be successful, you must hold a Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent qualification, and ideally have demonstrable knowledge of law in civil litigation and debt recovery, preferably in Special Educational Needs and Education. Training and support can be offered if required, and candidates with knowledge of one discipline are invited to apply. You must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, good presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to critically analyze diverse information presented in a variety of formats and make recommendations relating to decisions which involve careful analysis of legal risk. Knowledge or experience of working in Local Authority is advantageous but not essential; we welcome applications from the private sector.
Flexible Working Opportunities:
As an organization, we strongly believe in promoting a work-life balance. With flexible working opportunities and modern technology, you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. Our core hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, but with our flexible arrangement, you may work your contracted hours around your personal circumstances, with the additional benefit of collating flexi hours. You may also benefit from regular home working, though there will be a requirement to work from the office at times.
Benefits:
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team. We provide exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications, and green car schemes. You will also benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme, along with discounted retail offers and health schemes. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
Key Dates:
Close Date: 6th October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th or 21st October 2024
Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton or via Teams/Zoom
This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from agency suppliers regarding our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organizations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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