CORP/3381 Legal Support Officer
Job Description
Job title: CORP/3381 Legal Support Officer
Company: Plymouth City Council
Job description: Ballard House Permanent 37 hours per week Grade D (£24,702 to £27,334)An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Democratic and Members Business Support Team at Plymouth City Council. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills for the role of Legal Support Officer.The primary purpose of this role is to lead on Business Support functions which support the Council’s Legal department. This will comprise of a range of administrative duties including management of Freedom of Information requests, various finance and administration tasks, supporting the use of the Tricostar case management system, responding to public queries, and leading on various projects, assignments and tasks to ensure processes are delivered efficiently and effectively, meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders.In order to undertake this role, it is essential that you have the following:
- GCSE’s A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths
- NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in Business Admin
- Experience of using Microsoft Office products and web-based software packages
- Experience of planning priorities and working to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment
- Experience delivering excellent customer service, ensuring that customer and professional queries are dealt with effectively
- Demonstrable administrative experience with an understanding of office procedures
- Experience of maintaining documents, records and data e.g. financial records, customer records or accounts.
Please see the Legal Support Officer Role Profile for more detailed information about the duties and requirements of the role to familiarise yourself with the necessary information prior to applying.If you have the required knowledge and experience and an interest in working within Business Support directly supporting the Legal Department, we would like to hear from you.This role is based at Ballard House but with some flexible / home-working opportunities subject to agreement from line manager and the needs of the service.This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the servicePlymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.For informal enquiries or if you require any further information about this role then please contact Tilly Turner on .Closing Date: Tuesday 9 April
Expected salary: £24702 – 27334 per year
Location: Plymouth
