Legal Assistant - 28514
1
North West
Warrington
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Administration / Corporate Support
£27,245
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the work of our legal teams by providing a full and efficient administrative service to our lawyers based in our Warrington office as well as remotely to lawyers in other locations.
You will assist with a range of complex and sensitive matters including: maintaining information records, liaising with Courts to obtain hearing dates, preparing Court documentation and bundles and providing all necessary support to the prosecutions team as well as supporting other lawyers on property or civil matters and general office duties.
The work is varied and interesting and we use different legal processes and systems (including a case management system and the Land Registry portal) that allow us to maintain an effective service while supporting the delivery of environmental outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the work of our legal teams by providing a full and efficient administrative service to our lawyers based in our Warrington office as well as remotely to lawyers in other locations.
You will assist with a range of complex and sensitive matters including: maintaining information records, liaising with Courts to obtain hearing dates, preparing Court documentation and bundles and providing all necessary support to the prosecutions team as well as supporting other lawyers on property or civil matters and general office duties.
The work is varied and interesting and we use different legal processes and systems (including a case management system and the Land Registry portal) that allow us to maintain an effective service while supporting the delivery of environmental outcomes.
The role is part of the Legal Support team who provide both local and remote support so all our lawyers receive an efficient service wherever they are based. We work flexibly so although you will be required to be in the Warrington office on a regular basis to meet business need, you will be able to adopt a hybrid approach and work from home for some of the time.
We are looking for someone who has relevant office experience and the ability to carry out a combination of tasks mainly unsupervised. You should be able to prioritise your workload and adapt to changeable deadlines, be highly organised and have good written and verbal skills. You will be comfortable working in a digital environment and proficient in the use of Microsoft applications. You must be able to work as part of a team, use your initiative and demonstrate the ability to work flexibly within Legal and Audit Services.
Please note we do not assess CVs even if they have been attached to your application. It is your answers given to the competency questions that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary".
There will be a small amount of travel required to attend training and workshops or occasionally to other offices to provide additional support.
For further information, please contact Sally Zak, Business Manager for Legal and Audit Services (sally.zak@environment-agency.gov.uk).
There will be a small amount of travel required to attend training and workshops or occasionally to other offices to provide additional support.
For further information, please contact Sally Zak, Business Manager for Legal and Audit Services (sally.zak@environment-agency.gov.uk).
02/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Works in Teams
Please describe a time where you have worked co-operatively as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
Achieves Results
How do you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure the timely achievement of results?
Communicates Effectively
What is your preferred approach when conveying information and ideas to others so your communications are both clear and accurate?
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.