Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated paralegal to be an important part of the council’s Property and Contract Legal Team within Legal Services.
The post will support the council in its property, planning and contract legal functions. The successful candidate will be able to handle a busy caseload with appropriate supervision and support. Ideally you will be a qualified paralegal or will offer an equivalent qualification or experience. Knowledge of property, planning or contract law and procedures would be an advantage.
Key duties include:
• To promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• To develop and maintain a generic skill set
• To provide assistance to lawyers in the carrying out of property, planning and contracts function.
• To carry own case load such as taking Unilateral Undertakings and other documents.
• To undertake a variety of research on matters as and when requested.
• Under the supervision of a lawyer to provide advice and/or assist in the production of advice on property, planning and contract matters.
• To attend and advise clients, council meetings or other meetings as required
• Any other tasks allocated by the Principal Lawyer or Strategic Manager – Legal Services
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Joseph Rennie, Principal Lawyer, Property and Contract Legal Team on 01983 821000 (ext 6339).
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk.
Please note: Only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 31 July 2024