Legal Practitioner –  Nottinghamshire  

£14.41per hour

Fixed term contract – Full Time

Key Accountabilities

• To undertake case work and support other officers as necessary within the section by reference to the Job Purpose.
• To act on behalf of the customers in legal proceedings and to attend and advise at meetings both internal and external, as required.
• Subject to appropriate supervision and guidance to comply with standards of conduct, training requirements, internal protocols/standards, policies and procedures of the Authority, or such other body that may apply.
• To escalate issues that may impact upon service delivery as appropriate.
• To identify changes in law and practice relevant to the post and contribute effectively towards the development of policies, practice and business efficiencies, including delivering training to colleagues and customers.
• To develop and maintain knowledge of the legal disciplines that are allocated to the post holder by managers.
• To work effectively to high standards in accordance with all applicable statutory and regulatory standards, Authority policies and procedures and as directed.
• To meet service, business plan and personal performance targets.
• To have an awareness of budgetary implications of service delivery and to deliver case work within agreed resources.
• To respond to customer needs within resources with a can-do attitude.
• To participate proactively as a team member in the section and to build positive relationships with other staff and colleagues.
• To contribute to the improvement of customer satisfaction levels for the service.

This role is also suited to a Paralegal candidate.

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