Paralegal

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool City Region since being created in 2014, and becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2017; and we continue to grow at a rapid rate with further powers expected to be devolved to the Authority in the near future. By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.

With increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal, procedural and caseload management support to the legal department, helping to ensure that the Combined Authority’s legal obligations are met, and that the Combined Authority operates within the boundaries of the law. The role will involve assisting legal staff in various legal matters, including commercial, contract, public law and/or commercial property, including drafting of appropriate legal agreements, conducting and relaying the implications of in-depth legal research, and acting as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.

 

About the person

You will have experience of working in a legal environment, with exposure to the management of caseloads and legal drafting. Alongside holding a law degree (LLB/GDL) or CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, or equivalent experience, you will also have strong understanding of either commercial and contract law and/or commercial property law.

You will be a team player and able to establish trusting relationships with legal colleagues and client officers of the Combined Authority. You will have attention to detail and be able to assess legal and commercial risk on the matters you are advising and assisting on. Alongside providing legal advice and assistance, you will also hold strong organisational skills meaning you are able to manage and prioritise tasks accordingly and maintain accurate and clear legal records.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• - Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• - Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• - Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• - Flexible and hybrid working
• - 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• - Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• - Bike to Work Scheme
• - Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.