Legal Administrator - 05689

Are you an organised and motivated individual with a passion for providing administrative support within a legal environment? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Part Time (2-3 days a week) Legal Administrator to join our busy and dynamic Legal and Democratic Services team, reporting to the Principal Lawyer - People.

The Role

As a Legal Administrator, You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing administrative support to the legal team, including document preparation, filing, and correspondence.
• Managing and organising legal files and records.
• Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of meetings, hearings, and tribunals.
• Maintaining accurate databases and information systems.
• Handling general enquiries and providing information to internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

A positive and professional attitude.

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Knowles at laura.knowles1@westberks.gov.uk

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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