All Locations
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£31,067 - £35,235
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Legal & Democratic
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
23:59

About the role

Join a supportive and knowledgeable team at Dorset Council, where you’ll gain hands-on legal experience and benefit from ongoing training and development.

This hybrid role offers flexibility, with the expectation of being in the office at least once a week. You’ll play a valuable part in meaningful work that supports the community, with the opportunity to develop your career in public sector law.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll support solicitors in the Adults legal team by attending legal meetings and court hearings, taking minutes, managing document disclosure, and assisting with Court of Protection applications.

You’ll also carry out legal research, draft legal documents and correspondence, and help instruct external advisers. The role may also involve preparing for and supporting litigation, and contributing to internal training sessions.

About you
  • you’ll need a law degree or equivalent qualification and a genuine interest in public law
  • you should be organised, detail-focused, and confident in your written and verbal communication
  • you’ll be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and able to manage competing priorities
  • experience in an office environment and the ability to use IT confidently are also essential
  • experience in a legal setting or knowledge of local government law would be a bonus.

Further Information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Sue Turner, Business Partner/Senior Solicitor 01305 224183

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. 

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

About Us

We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception. 

At Dorset Council we: 

  • provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents 
  • have ambitious aspirations  
  • are excited about our future 
  • care about Dorset and all the people who live here 
  • know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success 

You will: 

  • have access to a range of employee benefits  
  • be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed 
  • have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. 

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. 

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. 

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant. 

Find out more about how to apply.   

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