We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham to assist with the appointment of a Legal Practitioner, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.41 - £18.25 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To undertake case work and support other officers as necessary within the section by reference to the Job Purpose.
• To act on behalf of the customers in legal proceedings and to attend and advise at meetings both internal and external, as required.
• Subject to appropriate supervision and guidance to comply with standards of conduct, training requirements, internal protocols or standards, policies and procedures of the Authority, or such other body that may apply.
• To escalate issues that may impact upon service delivery
  as appropriate.
• To identify changes in law and practice relevant to the post and contribute effectively towards the development of policies, practice and business efficiencies, including delivering training to colleagues and customers.

Qualifications:

• Law degree or other graduate qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Recent legal advisory experience.
• An awareness of the statutory and governance frameworks relating to Local Authorities.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. 

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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