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- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Local Government Lawyer
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- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Wirral Council —Wirral
- £46,142 - £52,413 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Children Not in School Training Lead - Local Authority Experience
Department for Education —London
- £42,806 - £46,971 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- School
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Civil Lawyer
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham —London
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Lawyer - Property & Regeneration
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £51,356 - £56,673 a year
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Paralegal - EH0350
East Hampshire District Council —Petersfield
- £30,293 - £34,116 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
5d
Contract Lawyer - Public Inquiries
TLT —London
- Full-time
- Project management
- Driving
Paralegal
Birmingham City Council —Birmingham
- £35,412 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Paralegal - Healthcare Regulatory (Training Delivery)
DAC Beachcroft —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply
4d
Child Protection Lawyer
Bristol City Council —Bristol
- £47,181 - £50,269 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
Senior Lawyer
ManchesterCityCouncil —Manchester
- £52,413 - £54,495 a year
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Senior Litigation Lawyer (Civil)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
Paralegal Officer
North Yorkshire Council —Northallerton
- £25,989 - £27,254 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
5d
Lawyer
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £53,806 - £59,497 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Contracts and Procurement Solicitor (Part Time)
City of Westminster Council —Westminster
- £56,436 - £76,872 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Time management
Information Governance Lawyer
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £46,142 - £51,357 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Principal Contracts Lawyer
Islington Council —Islington
- £66,084 - £69,660 a year
- Employee discount
13d
Company Secretarial Assistant
Viasat —London
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Organisational skills
Paralegal Officer (EO)
Building Safety Regulator —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,770 - £37,189 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay

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Junior Lawyer

Milton-Keynes-Council -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£42,839 - £47,181 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Junior Lawyer to join our Legal Services team at Milton Keynes City Council on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a rewarding role for someone looking to build their legal career while doing work that really matters to our city and communities.

You’ll play an important part in supporting adult safeguarding work across the council, helping to protect vulnerable people and ensure decisions are made in the best interests of residents. With support from experienced colleagues, you’ll manage your own caseload and contribute to high-quality legal advice that supports services to run effectively.

Working with us means being part of a dedicated, respectful and collaborative team. We work together to make a positive difference, supporting our communities and helping Milton Keynes grow in a sustainable and inclusive way.

Adult Social Care plays a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents, and the work you’ll do will help ensure people are protected, supported and able to live with dignity and independence.

This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home‑based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site.

Interviews for this role will be held on 17th July 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of legal matters under the supervision of a qualified lawyer
Ensure processes are followed effectively when managing casework
Provide clear legal advice and guidance to the relevant client departments
Build positive working relationships with clients across the council
Support the delivery of legal services to departments across Milton Keynes City Council
Take on additional work as directed by senior colleagues, developing your skills and experience

Ideal Candidate

A degree or relevant experience in a legal setting
Be progressing towards a recognised legal qualification, such as Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or equivalent
Experience of managing a caseload in relation to safeguarding adults within a local authority or private practice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
The ability to work under pressure and manage competing demand

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

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