SUPERVISORY LEGAL OFFICER

As the capital of Wales, Cardiff offers not only the experience of working in one of the fastest growing and most highly skilled cities in Britain but also offers easy access to the fabulous South Wales region’s coastline and countryside with worldwide standing.

Cardiff Council has a Lexcel accredited in house Legal Service with excellent opportunities for a hardworking, motivated and Administrator with experience in legal services. Currently based at County Hall in the heart of Cardiff Bay with good transport links and parking facilities.

The service now operates a hybrid working model which enables employees to work flexibly from home or from an office base, depending upon service requirements. We have a modern case management system, an online legal library, and a small business support team.

An opportunity for a Supervisory Legal Officer has become available and we seek a high calibre candidate with relevant experience to join the Council’s legal team in the Community Team. This motivated and highly professional team is looking for an individual committed to excellence in their work and with a passion for Childrens and Adult Social Services legal services and working in Local Government.

The Supervisory Legal Ofifcer will be responsible for undertaking clerical, support and administration duties for the Community Solicitors and staff, to include use of Microsoft Office 365 suite and knowledge of Case Management systems, filing, photocopying, and preparation, collation and maintenance of court bundles and documents; and to assist in the day to day operation of the Community Team. The individual appointed will need to be able to deal with a varied and demanding workload and be committed to delivering a successful in-house legal service.

The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualifications for the role, must have a proactive approach to work and is able to work as part of a team, support and supervise junior members of staff.

We expect the individual appointed to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available and to think and act in the best interests of the Council.

While the role is demanding our flexible working policies, ensure a healthy work life balance. The Council’s Flexi Time policy applies to the post and flexible working patterns are available, subject to meeting the needs of our clients and having mutual regard to the working arrangements of existing team members.

This vacancy is suitable for post share subject to there being another suitably qualified and experienced employee/candidate who wishes to post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

When completing the online application form, it is essential that you complete the personal information demonstrating how you meet all the essential criteria contained with the person specification. Failure to do will result in your application not being shortlisted. Please note the Council does not accept CV’s.

When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

Important information you need read in order to complete your application: -

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information: -

• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice

Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.

For an informal discussion, after reading the job description and person specification, please email your contact details to Leanne.Weston@cardiff.gov.uk.

Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Leanne.Weston@cardiff.gov.uk.