Job Advert
Legal Assistant x 2
£32,790 to £35,163 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme
Permanent (37 hours pw)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2550 and P2551
About the role
We are looking for two motivated Legal Assistants to join our Legal Shared Services team, supporting either our Litigation & Regulatory team or our Property & Estates team.
These are excellent opportunities for aspiring legal professionals to gain broad experience within a busy and supportive local government legal service. You will provide high-quality legal and administrative support, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of legal advice and casework to the Council and partner organisations.
Working closely with lawyers and legal professionals, you will manage files and workflows, prepare and process legal documentation, liaise with clients, courts, tribunals and external organisations, and maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready records. You will also support hearings, transactions and legal processes as appropriate to your area of work.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to manage a small caseload of straightforward matters under supervision, allowing you to develop your legal knowledge and practical experience.
We offer agile and hybrid working, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities to learn and develop your legal career while contributing to services that make a real difference to our communities.
About you
You will hold a paralegal or similar qualification or equivalent experience and have a genuine interest in developing your legal career within a busy and professional legal service.
You will be:
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Organised, methodical and highly attentive to detail
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Motivated, proactive and able to work on your own initiative
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Customer-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Able to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Skilled at building positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and external partners
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A collaborative and supportive team player who contributes positively to shared objectives
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Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
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Committed to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism and high standards of service delivery
Experience of working within a legal environment, including litigation, property or contracts work, would be advantageous. Experience within Local Government or the wider public sector is also desirable.
Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering a responsive, efficient and professional legal support service.
Join us to make a positive impact in our community by putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do, while living our values of trust, care, collaboration, confidence and customer focus.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
Pleasenote: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Flexible working options
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Staff Parking Permit
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Reimbursement of professional fees
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Comprehensive development and training
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Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
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Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.-
Safeguarding
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English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Sally Fisher, Property and Estates Team Leader, [email protected]
or Paul McAuthur, Litigation and Regulatory Team Leader, [email protected]
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email [email protected] or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2026
Interviews are scheduled: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.
NOTE: We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
