Legal Assistant -Adult Social Care
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Ref: CED-22-042
Job type: Full-time 35 hours
Closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023, 11:59pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,507- £28,419 (SC4) per annum
Legal Assistant to support dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Adult Social Care Legal Team.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our busy and talented Social Care team.
The role will require you to provide support and assistance to our team of Adult Social Care Lawyers. This will include managing the team’s duty mailbox under supervision, preparation of court bundles, and holding a small caseload of Re-X applications.
Ideally candidates will have experience of supporting an Adult Social Care Legal team .
In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you will be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.
Salary details
£27,507- £28,419 (SC4) per annum
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Further information
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Hudson, Principal Lawyer on 0208 314 6419.
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
For a full job description and person specification, and for further information about the recruitment process, please click on the links below.
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Closing date
Sunday 9th April 2023, 11:59pm
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant -Adult Social Care roles across Lewisham Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,507 - £28,419 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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