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Due to the confidential nature of the work, it is important for the successful applicant to be discrete and impartial. In this role, you will; You will need to be able to work well under pressure, to deal with a variety of people at all levels both within and outside the Council, work as part of a team and under as an individual, willingness to be flexible in your working day. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>To set up, administer and clerk School Admission and Exclusion Appeals.</li> <li>To liaise with parties involved in appeals, and to produce decision letters.</li> <li>To assist Council Solicitors with administration so they can act for Council departments.</li> <li>To assist with daily Council business</li> </ul> This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closing in 2025, and the Legal Team will be moving by March 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset. Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> About You We are looking for an individual who is accurate, has a good eye for detail, experienced in using Microsoft (Teams, Word & Excel) and who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria:<ul> <li>Works well within a team</li> <li>Works efficiently independently</li> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Good IT skills and experienced in Microsoft applications</li> </ul> Desirable Criteria:<ul> <li>Flexible in working hours to support team during busy times if required.</li> <li>Ability to work in the office to support team on designated days.</li> <li>Be able to provide suitable method of travel to and from office and/or hearing venues.</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. 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Legal Support Assistant

North Somerset Council

Level 3:- £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, pro rata

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

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Children Law Paralegal x2

North Somerset Council

£31,067 to £33,366 per annum\n\n

To be confirmed (On-Site)

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Children Law Paralegal

North Somerset Council

Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum

Weston-super-Mare (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

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