Legal Assistant (Safeguarding)

Job title:

Legal Assistant (Safeguarding)

Company:

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Job description

Job Details:Job Reference: HCC621113Salary Range: £32,149 – £35,241 per annumWork Location: Elizabeth II Court, WinchesterHours per week: 37Contract Type: PermanentClosing Date: 1 June 2025Interview Date: 5 and 6 June 2025Supporting the Safeguarding Children’s team, our close-knit group of 19 enjoy working with Children’s services to ensure vulnerable children in Hampshire are protected. Join our team with this unique opportunity.We currently have a legal assistant role available within our friendly team. In your role, you will be allocated work by the lawyers to include dealing with case management, the preparation of documentation and other drafting, research, disclosure matters and administrative duties relating to childcare matters. Our roles offer the unique level of support that comes with working within this team and Hampshire County Council generally and provides a valuable opportunity to further your career in our well-respected team.Ideally educated to degree level, preferably in Law, (or with equivalent qualifications) and preferably with recent experience in local government and/or child law matters, your communication and presentation skills will be excellent. Your ability to work as part of a team, meet strict deadlines and work successfully under pressure will be key.What We Can Offer You:Our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. We offer a variety of flexible working options and a generous , including a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and access to a desirable pension scheme.The work is varied, important, and fundamental to the County Council’s corporate priorities, so you will need to be highly resilient and motivated. Previous experience is not necessary if you are highly motivated and share our passion in delivering the best for vulnerable children within the Hampshire area, working within a strong team with a genuine sense of community.Additional Information:Legal Assistant (Safeguarding)Vetting Requirements:This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Nicola Instance, Lead Solicitor on 0370 779 3383.Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. 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 and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Expected salary

£32149 – 35241 per year

Location

Winchester

Job date

Fri, 09 May 2025 22:00:50 GMT

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