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Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Paralegal&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£45,624&nbsp;– £52,038&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;F&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term Contract - 12 months Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week About the Role&nbsp; We are seeking an exceptional and committed individual to join us as a Paralegal in a unique and interesting role within the Litigation Team, Legal Services. As a&nbsp;Paralegal in the Litigation Team, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Undertaking and managing a full caseload of legal work for prosecutions, such as education and environmental offences</li> <li>Assisting with drafting and legal work on all other prosecution matters, such as trading standards, public protection, health and safety, and enforcement</li> <li>Where appropriate, the preparation and/or conduct of such other appropriate cases as may be referred to the postholder by the team Leader/Lawyer before the High Court, County Court Magistrates, inquiries and tribunals, including advocacy and instructing Counsel in approved cases</li> <li>Carrying out research and providing legal advice to client departments on all related legal transactions</li> <li>Communicating with clients, external Solicitors, and others in person, on the phone, or by email as required</li> <li>Reviewing and updating templates and procedures, where appropriate</li> <li>Seeking to protect the Council's interests while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering</li> <li>Obtaining court dates and liaise with Magistrates- Courts in relation to Single Justice Procedure (SJP) and miscellaneous listings</li> <li>The collation, checking and sending of supporting legal and financial documents</li> <li>The recording of all key actions and ensuring data is regularly updated</li> <li>To prepare, negotiate, draft, agree, and process legal documents</li> <li>Provide responsive advice and make decisions in relation to specialist areas of prosecution/litigation law</li> <li>Personally manage a caseload and be able to work unsupervised</li> <li>To notify and advise on any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order, rule, propriety, or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration</li> <li>Keep up to date on legal and policy developments within the area of prosecution/litigation law</li> <li>To attend and participate in meetings with Officers of the Council and to provide legal advice when required</li> <li>Be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regards to both hours and location of work, including remote and home working as required and subject to service needs and requirements</li> </ul> What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative</li> <li>Experience of working in a legal office accredited to Lexcel standards, and of implementing changes to Lexcel Standards</li> <li>Ability to manage relationships with Senior Management and officers in other Departments effectively and proactively</li> <li>Ability to assist driving the performance management framework</li> <li>Ability to assist on the implementation of best value, quality initiatives and improvements to client care</li> <li>Ability to collate and analyse data</li> <li>Ability to assist in driving forward IT and e-government objectives in Legal Services</li> <li>Ability to grasp and assimilate new information quickly</li> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative</li> <li>Ability to advise Members and Senior Officers</li> <li>Ability to adopt a proactive approach to providing legal advice and support</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li> <li>Ability to relate the Council’s key policy objectives to the provision of the legal service</li> <li>Advocacy</li> <li>Good general level of understanding of IT systems, especially case management/time recording packages</li> <li>Excellent numeracy and literacy skills</li> <li>Understanding of Local Government structures and legal frameworks</li> <li>Understanding of Law Society practice management standards</li> <li>Five GCSEs and 2 A Levels</li> <li>Experience as a paralegal within a legal services team in a Local Authority or law firm</li> <li>Experience of working towards achieving/monitoring quality initiatives</li> <li>Experience in a performance management culture</li> <li>To behave in accordance with our values.</li> <li>Commitment to the principles of agile working including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location of work including remote and home working as required.</li> <li>Paralegal with experience in this field of work</li> <li>Understanding of and commitment to principles of equality and diversity and compliance with Thurrock Council policies.</li> </ul> DBS Check:&nbsp;Basic Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;6th November 2025&nbsp; Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;7th November 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Godwin Mangse - Principal Lawyer, Litigation Team&nbsp; <a href="mailto:godwin.mangse@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">godwin.mangse@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ec3zhM22MQ9Io1xsalGv7skB2UXLE98IPdY6ykKFqQHkHQ?e=IBTlj3" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Paralegal - Litigation

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you detail-oriented, passionate about data protection, and keen to make a real difference in how information is managed? Do you thrive in a role where you ensure compliance and provide valuable guidance? If so, London Borough of Harrow has a fantastic opportunity for you!We're looking for a motivated Information Governance Officer to join our supportive Information Governance Team within ICT Services.In this important role, you will:<ul><li>Process and manage a high volume of information rights requests, including Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales.</li><li>Ensure compliance with key data protection and information access legislation, including UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI, and EIR.</li><li>Provide best practice advice and guidance on Data Protection and Information Governance issues to the organisation and our residents/customers.</li><li>Effectively manage and utilise key systems such as iCaseWorks and Adobe Redaction software.</li><li>Take ownership of information rights requests within a specified service area (Corporate, Adults &amp; Children's, or Environment &amp; Planning).</li><li>Respond to queries and investigate complaints from the public regarding access to information and data protection, independently resolving low to mid-level cases.</li><li>Contribute to the development and maintenance of Information Governance policies and procedures.</li><li>Prepare training materials and potentially deliver training on Data Protection and Information Governance.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for your designated service area regarding SARs, FOIs, and disclosures.</li><li>Assist in identifying the cause of service changes and contribute to developing practical solutions.</li><li>Review records prior to release, undertaking necessary redactions to ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Champion the delivery of Information Rights requests and compliance across the council.</li></ul> About You We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented with a strong understanding of data protection principles.</li><li>An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.</li><li>Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Sensitive and able to handle confidential information appropriately.</li><li>Proficient in IT skills, with the ability to produce high-quality documents and reports, and ideally experience with systems like Adobe and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Able to prioritise their own workload and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Committed to providing great customer service.</li><li>Eager to learn and develop their knowledge in Information Governance.</li></ul>Ideally, you will also have:<ul><li>An Information Rights certification or relevant qualification, or equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within a local authority Information Governance Team.</li><li>Experience of supporting projects.</li><li>The ability to produce and analyse performance data for service improvement.</li><li>Experience in delivering or developing training.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=22253&amp;hashed=442859601" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Information Governance Officer

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO3 - PO6 £45,750 - £57,402 &nbsp; Contract Type: Full-time Permanent&nbsp; &nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 14/11/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1922 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Waltham Forest Legal Services is a high performing in house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of Waltham Forest.  Our objective is to provide high quality and efficient professional services that meet our clients’ expectations and provides a business and solution focussed approach.  The Service has been accredited to Lexcel since 2005.  &nbsp; We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team to manage solely disrepair Claims. It will be a one-year fixed term contract.  The work will focus on disrepair, Awaab’s Law and related legislation to disrepair matters. You will be responsible for a challenging and complex caseload; you will be line managed by Senior Lawyers and supported by legal officers and paralegals in the team. &nbsp; The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience in managing disrepair litigation. The ability to undertake advocacy in the County Court or Magistrate’s court is desirable.  &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/LITIGATION%20LAWYER%201922.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; To be responsible for giving legal advice, drafting documents, conducting litigation, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; complex possession, homelessness, anti social behaviour and other injunction work.&nbsp; Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation)&nbsp; To contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service which includes undertaking work in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so. &nbsp; Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: &nbsp; At least one years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX&nbsp; Proficiency in office software &nbsp; Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role: &nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; &nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest; &nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. &nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.  &nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  &nbsp;  &nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Olufunmilayo Makanju, Senior Litigation Lawyer at <a href="mailto:olufunmilayo.makanju@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">olufunmilayo.makanju@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Litigation Lawyer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer who will &nbsp;play a vital role supporting the team to ensure our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other key governance legislation and regulatory framework. This is an important opportunity to support the Council&nbsp; in maintaining high standards of data integrity and transparency across all its functions. In this role, you will be responsible for processing and responding to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, supporting investigations into data breaches, advising on impact assessments and ensuring audit compliance. In addition you will provide expert advice to council officers and members. You will also help develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge to handle data responsibly and securely. You will need to have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.&nbsp;The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Sharland, Head of Legal Services on <a href="mailto:john.sharland@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.sharland@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date:&nbsp; 16 November 2025 @ 23.59
Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 24 November 2025

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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Lawyer - Litigation
Language:&nbsp;UK
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02654
Service:&nbsp;Legal
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Permanent
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO9
SCP Range:&nbsp;£66,084 - £67,260
Are you an experienced litigation lawyer ready to lead complex and high-profile legal matters within local government? We are seeking a&nbsp;Senior Litigation Lawyer&nbsp;to join our Legal Services team and contribute to delivering a modern, high-performing legal function at the heart of public service.
<h3>About the Role</h3>
You will play a key role in managing and delivering high-quality legal advice and representation across a wide range of litigation matters. This includes acting as the lead on complex cases involving&nbsp;judicial reviews, injunctions, enforcement actions, statutory appeals, regulatory prosecutions, and general civil/criminal litigation within a local authority context.
This is a strategic role with leadership responsibilities. You will supervise and mentor a team of lawyers and legal officers, help shape the authority’s litigation strategy, and support the broader objectives of the Council through proactive legal solutions.&nbsp;While the post has elements related to public realm and civil enforcement, it is primarily focused on broader litigation impacting various council services, including housing, planning, environmental protection, and governance.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
- Manage a varied and complex litigation caseload, including high-risk and high-profile matters. - Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders, including senior officers and elected members. - Represent the Council in courts and tribunals, including advocacy where appropriate. - Draft and review court documents, contracts, agreements, and legal opinions. - Supervise and support lawyers and paralegals, ensuring quality and consistency. - Contribute to the development of litigation strategies and service improvements across the legal team. - Ensure compliance with legal duties, policies, and procedures, including providing governance advice.
About You
We are looking for an ambitious and pragmatic legal professional with:
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with a current practising certificate (‘Authorisation to conduct litigation’ from the Bar standards board for Barristers or ‘Practice rights’ for CILEX).
- Significant post-qualification experience in litigation, ideally within or advising local authorities.
- Previous experience of people management, ideally within a local authority setting (or similar).
- Strong understanding of public law principles, local government law, civil procedure, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to provide clear, concise legal advice.
- A strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Proven experience in supervising legal staff and managing complex caseloads effectively.
- Confident advocate, comfortable representing the Council in court or tribunals.
- A collaborative and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to public service values.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
Why Join Us?
London Borough of Hackney offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll be part of a dedicated legal team working at the centre of local democracy. You’ll have access to flexible working, a generous leave package, local government pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
You will also be helping shape the future of our community – ensuring fairness, accountability and positive outcomes for all our residents.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the legal profession.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.&nbsp;
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.&nbsp;
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;23 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/c 1 December&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>
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London Borough of Hackney

Senior Lawyer - Litigation

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Permanent Ref: LA202 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the Council’s Legal Governance Section. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of conducting civil and/or criminal litigation in the County Court and/or Magistrates Court, be able to work on his/her own initiative and give advice on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge and experience of housing, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, licensing and environment related law is important; however, equally as important is a flexible, “can-do”, attitude and enthusiasm for learning new areas of Local Government law. The Lead Litigation Lawyer will require a number of years of post qualification experience and the ability to lead a small team. You will be joining a progressive Section with a good reputation for its service and commitment to staff and prospects for advancement. For an initial discussion please contact Isha Prince, Head of Legal and Democratic Services 01442 228126 (ext.2614) The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Dacorum Borough Council

Litigation Team Manager

Job DescriptionSenior Court Officer - Debt Management TeamGrade ESalary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum12 Months Fixed term37 Hours per WeekSituated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.Thurrock’s Debt Management Team is a highly recognised services having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was in the finalists in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.The team are currently looking for experienced Court Officers to join this dynamic team. You will be responsible for effectively managing the major processes involved in the collection of the various Portfolios of Debt owed to the Council.&nbsp;Whilst working in the Debt Management Team, you will be taking your selected cases through the Court Processes by attending and presenting the cases at County Court and attending Magistrates Court Hearings for both Liability Order Hearings and Committal Means Enquiry Hearings.The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations</li> <li>A knowledge of debt collection processes (Ideally Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry)</li> <li>A knowledge of the Money Claims on Line (MCOL) process</li> <li>A knowledge of the County Court processes and methods of enforcement</li> <li>A clear understanding of the Charging Order, Bankruptcy and Committal processes</li> <li>A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock Fair Debt Policy</li> <li>Experience using negotiation skills</li> <li>Experience of communicating with members of the public.</li> <li>A full knowledge of the Means Enquiry process for Committal Hearings</li></ul>&nbsp;In return for your time and commitment, we offer:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service</li> <li>Flexible working to support a good work life balance</li> <li>An excellent Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li></ul>DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp;Closing Dates:&nbsp;Redeployment Only Applications: 6th November 2025Internal and External Applications: 16th November 2025Interview date: TBCTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ec7poD6uhKVLkaS7zp0GWAkBFHlEFsbz38Xn_6QTqHfuHw?e=NkKMCT" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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