Assistant Solicitor/Advocate

Grade: Grade 11, SCP 38 – 42, £46,464 - £49,498

Closing Date: 21/11/24

Package: Permanent

Contractual hours: 37

Newport City Council (NCC) legal department has an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised Assistant Solicitor / in-house Advocate within its busy and friendly social care legal team. The postholder will be expected to have a minimum of 3 years PQE or equivalent and confident with all aspects of advocacy and case handling.

Positive and committed to providing a high-quality service, you will be able to show initiative and attention to detail as you will be responsible for handling a small caseload of complex cases autonomously. The role would suit a candidate who is enthusiastic about advocacy and keen to develop this skill as you will be responsible for representing NCC in particular cases in the Family Court in addition to drafting certain court documents including court orders and case summaries.

Local government legal work is varied and whilst at times it can be challenging, it is also frequently rewarding. There will be times when you need to work under pressure and balance conflicting priorities, however, you will be supported in doing this. You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to your own development and a willingness to undertake training and develop new skills as required.

Previous experience in local government is desirable. What is important is that you are able to show that you have the skills and attributes set out in the Person Specification and a genuine enthusiasm for the role.

If you think you’ve got what we’re looking for and are keen to develop your career at a progressive, forward-thinking Council which places its staff at the heart of what it does, we’d like to hear from you.

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