Assistant Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job Category : Legal
Location : Basildon Council
Hours Per Week : 36.25
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £27.98
The objective of the Solicitor to the Council Service is to provide a highly efficient and cost-effective legal service to facilitate the lawful exercise of the Council’s functions and the achievement of its policies and objectives and at all times to safeguard the interests of the Council and propriety in the exercise of its functions.
Some activities of the service are carried out in fee-earning teams responsible for litigation, regeneration, property and contracts work under the overall supervision of the Solicitor to the Council.
Our approach to the practice of law is based on a friendly and open style of working and a determination to avoid unnecessary complexity. We are committed to achieving the objectives of our clients by finding solutions to their problems in a professional, courteous and efficient manner. We believe in an innovative and energetic approach to the practice of law, placing particular emphasis on personal service, speed of response, value for money, accessibility and the highest standards of professional excellence.

This role will be to cover work within the corporate litigation team – this will include prosecutions mainly, but may also involve advice work and housing.
EXPERIENCE
Substantial open court experience and interest in advocacy
Defended advocacy experience
Demonstrable knowledge of Litigation practice
Managing and supervising staff