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Permanent Ref: H0750 We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, highly organised individual to join our Safe Homes Team. You will provide a high-quality front-line specialist service focusing on fire safety and compliance.&nbsp; You will assist in maintaining and ensuring our buildings are compliant and that people living in, working in or visiting our properties are safe. You will be required to successfully work with contractors to ensure work is being completed to a satisfactory standard.&nbsp; You will work with colleagues across the Housing Service to ensure our communal areas remain safe by enforcing our zero tolerance clear landings approach.&nbsp; Within the role, you will be provided with a stocked Council van and expected to undertake small maintenance tasks. The demanding role will require the successful candidate to adjust to changing demands at short notice whilst passionately delivering a compliant service for our residents.&nbsp; The ability to remain calm and methodical when dealing with challenging situations is crucial, as is the ability to give accurate technical and practical advice to customers and colleagues. The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and various contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy and analytical skills.&nbsp; You should be competent, confident and committed to delivering excellent customer service.&nbsp; You will need to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently whilst also working effectively as part of a team.&nbsp; We are particularly interested in candidates who are adaptable and open to embracing changes that aim to enhance our service delivery.&nbsp; If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a role where your actions contribute directly to the safety and well-being of our communities and customers, we would love to hear from you. An Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Dacorum Borough Council

Compliance Officer

Job Title: Paralegal - Dispute Resolution Starting Salary: £34,433 opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>With more than 100 colleagues in the team Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Our lawyers, paralegals and support staff are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.The Dispute Resolution team sits within Herts Legal and provides a litigation service to Herts County Council and shared service clients. Dispute resolution covers all areas of council litigation including employment tribunals, contentious property matters in the first tier (residential) tribunal, housing possession and disrepair for Stevenage Borough Council, prosecutions and all aspects of civil litigation including debt recovery, commercial leases and contract disputes, judicial review, planning and licensing disputes. In addition, the team supports service departments with effective complaints handling and corresponding with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.<h4>About the role</h4>Supporting litigation lawyers in all areas of council litigation including civil litigation, debt recovery employment tribunals, prosecutions, housing conditions claims (for shared service partners), contentious commercial lease and contract disputes, judicial review, planning, property and licensing disputes.Handling a case load of litigation cases in the above areas.Playing a key role in county council complaints process liaising with local government ombudsman’s office and local government ombudsman complaints.Liaising with support staff and preparing bundles for court proceedings, you will be asked to draft documents and witness statements and attend the County Court and Magistrates’ Court on applications and provide legal advice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Law degree, post graduate diploma in law, Level 3 CILEX qualified or equivalent.</li><li>Previous experience of working in a legal environment.</li><li>Previous experience of working in one of the following: civil litigation, debt recovery, housing, employment law.</li><li>Self-reliant and able to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Able to work under pressure, to organise and prioritise workloads and comply with court deadlines.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Completed legal practice course or equivalent.</li><li>Experience one or more of the following: civil litigation, debt recovery, housing, employment tribunal claims.</li><li>Access to own transport to use for travelling to local courts.</li></ul>If you are a career paralegal or looking to qualify as a solicitor/legal executive or equivalent and have a strong commitment to local government and litigation and dispute resolution more generally this role is for you. You will gain experience in a wide range of key areas of practise and be able to run your own cases as well as supporting the progress of more complex claims.You will be required to work at a fast pace often to tight court deadlines without compromising quality and attention to detail and, in turn, supporting the County Council’s wider aims of delivering effectively for its residents.&nbsp;This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact,Email: <a href="mailto:alexander.mcdowall@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alexander.mcdowall@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Tel: 01992 556920 (56920) | Mob: 07812 322336 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmedBenefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Paralegal - Dispute Resolution

Job Title: Paralegal - Commercial Starting Salary: £34,433 opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid&nbsp; Contract Type: Fixed Term End date 31/12/2027 Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>With more than 100 colleagues in the team Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Our lawyers, paralegals and support staff are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.The Commercial Law Team provides expert advice on commercial law matters, including:<ul><li>Contract drafting and negotiation</li><li>Procurement and tender processes</li><li>Subsidy control</li><li>Major projects</li><li>Pensions</li><li>Information governance</li><li>Company secretarial work</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>As a Paralegal, you will support the Commercial Law Team by:<ul><li>Assisting Lawyers with commercial law matters.</li><li>Conducting administrative tasks including file management, arranging meetings, populating contracts and arranging contract sealing.</li><li>Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Drafting straightforward legal documents such as contract variations and deeds of extension and novation.</li><li>Undertaking legal research.</li><li>Supporting with training and the maintenance of legal precedents.</li><li>Completing any other tasks assigned to you by the Principal Lawyer.</li></ul>You will manage day to day tasks independently without the need for close or prescriptive supervision.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Law degree, post graduate diploma in law or equivalent</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to build and maintain professional relationships</li><li>Organised, able to prioritise and work under pressure</li><li>Client focused and a commitment to delivering results.</li><li>Good attention to detail.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous legal work experience.</li><li>Experience in commercial and/or procurement law.</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join a thriving public sector legal team. You’ll gain valuable experience working alongside experienced commercial lawyers, making this an excellent step for career development.If you think you have the attitude and skills to make a success of this exciting role at Herts Legal, we look forward to receiving your application.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact:Craig Athorn, Principal Lawyer,Email: <a href="mailto:Craig.Athorn@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Craig.Athorn@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>T. 01992 555037 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmedBenefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Information Governance Officer (Ref: IGO)
Salary: £25,100.40 per annum (FTE £30,957.16pa)
30 hours per week– flexible, remote/hybrid working options are available.

Are you a highly organised administrator? If yes, we would like to hear from you, to support our legal team to respond to Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests.
In this role you will be processing all enquiries using the Council’s IT systems, chasing the provision of information and preparing responses to be sent to the public. It is an interesting and varied role, which involves liaising with the public, staff in all Council departments and external organisations.&nbsp;
You will need a GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or above to apply for this role.&nbsp; You will also demonstrate a high standard of communication both written and verbal, be highly organised with excellent IT skills and attention to detail.&nbsp; You will also have an inquisitive mind to find out where to source information.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.
We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). 
The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
Application forms must be submitted online by 19 October 2025 quoting the above reference.

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:HR@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@broxbourne.gov.uk</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a>

Borough of Broxbourne

Information Governance Officer

Are you a focused, enthusiastic team player looking to take that next step in your legal career?We are looking for someone like you to join our team! You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal disciplines, learning from specialist lawyers on matters including litigation, property, contracts and more, with a view to your qualification and admission as a solicitor.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Developing your skills and knowledge of the legal profession, including, but not limited to, advocacy and oral presentations; case and transaction management; client care; communication skills; document drafting and preparation; interviewing and advising; interpretation and research.</li><li>Carrying a mixed caseload of local government work under supervision, in accordance with experience and expertise gained during the Training Contract.</li><li>Where deemed appropriate, to advocate in appropriate uncontested hearings in civil and criminal matters, to present the Council’s case in the Magistrates, County Court or other such tribunal forum.</li><li>Drafting contracts agreements and deeds relating to all aspects of the Council’s business, as well as instructions to Counsel and reports.</li></ul>About youAs an ideal candidate, you will have:<ul><li>Self-motivation and enthusiasm with a strong desire to learn,</li><li>Good research and analytical skills,</li><li>Excellent IT and communication skills, with ability to relate well to others,</li><li>A commitment to training and self-development; and</li><li>A wish to pursue a career in Local Authority law.</li></ul>What can we offer you?<ul><li>A stimulating and supportive work environment</li><li>Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time</li><li>26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service</li><li>Employee well-being programme</li></ul>How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council's ambitions please contact James Ellis, Director for Legal, Policy and Governance on 01279 502170.Closing date: 27th October at Midday. Interviews will be held on: 12th and 13th of NovemberSo, if you’re looking to take the next step in your journey to qualify as a solicitor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Trainee Solicitor

Job Title: Lawyer Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £5,398 Market Enhancement with the opportunity to progress to £57,652, plus £5,424 Market Enhancement* per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources*please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<h4>About the team</h4>Working in a large and successful legal team that provides comprehensive legal service in all areas, our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.With more than 100 colleagues in the team, it is one of the largest legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.<h4>Requirements</h4><ul><li>You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports</li><li>Experience in working effectively as part of a team</li><li>It is possible that the role could involve travel to other parts of Hertfordshire so access to your own transport would be beneficial</li><li>We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential.</li><li>Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below</li></ul><h4>Our Legal Teams</h4>EnvironmentGiving legal advice and support to client departments and District Councils on various planning, highways and environmental issues, the Environment Law Team is looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the broad range of environmental work, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, minerals planning, waste planning, advising planning committee, rights of way, advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law.Adult, Children &amp; Health This role gives you the chance to work in a diverse range of legal areas related to the protection of Vulnerable Individuals in Hertfordshire . Therefore, you will need to be able to offer accurate, comprehensive and prompt legal advice while handling a varied and busy caseload.The particular focus of this &nbsp;role is &nbsp;to provide Adult Social Care Law advice, including advice to the Hertfordshire Deprivation of Liberty Supervisory Body, Approved Mental Health Professionals and to act as an advocate before Tribunals and the Court.Education&nbsp;This role will primarily focus on the provision of Education advice and to ensure that the decisions made by the client department and schools that subscribe to an Education Helpline are within legal boundaries and achieve their aims and objectives and accord with applicable legislation and County Council policy. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload.PropertyWe are looking for applicants who have excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for different property transactions. You should have extensive knowledge of the wide range of property work, including Landlord and Tenant matters, conveyancing, and researching and advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law, and also be interested in learning more about other areas, such as agricultural law.Childcare Litigation Providing high quality litigation and advice service to our Children’s Services department, we are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Public Law Outline 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, to investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation and case law, attend and advise at legal planning meetings, to conduct advocacy before the Family Court and manage a caseload of child care matters.Dispute ResolutionThis role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas including Civil Litigation, Housing, commercial property, Highways and planning disputes as well as debt recovery in order to support the full breadth of the services of the County Council, Partners and External Clients (which include Stevenage Borough Council) You will need to be able to provide accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice while conducting litigation across a number of different courts and tribunals, managing a varied and demanding caseload.Your Work directly supports in the County Council’s efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability.&nbsp; Are you up for the challenge?&nbsp; Would you like to make a difference?This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the roleInterview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basisBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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