Job Description

Job Introduction

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Employment, Education and Litigation Team advise on complex employment matters, special educational needs, education law, civil litigation, prosecutions, information governance and elections law.


We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our experienced legal team. The role will include preparation of documents and statement and court bundles, liaising with the client, the courts and other parties and experts, updating legal databases, assisting with the process of invoices, note and minute taking where required. Some knowledge of legal practice and procedures will be of benefit to the role as well as the ability to demonstrate an ability to work within a pressured professional environment. The work is sensitive, confidential, and often complex in nature. You should be able to act under pressure in the face of competing demands arising from urgent situations and be able to interpret and communicate information effectively, use a range of complex IT packages and work to tight deadlines.


Candidates will need to have administrative experience, ideally in a legal environment and be able to demonstrate excellent IT, communication, and organisational skills.


Candidates will also need GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualification.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Andrew Machin by email andrew.machin@bradford.gov.uk

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.


The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Legal Assistant

Salary

25,583.00- 31,022.00 Per Annum

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

bradfordmbc/TP/2766/1230

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

37

Closing Date

09 October, 2025

Job Category

Legal

Service

Legal & Governance

Location

City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, United Kingdom

Additonal Payments

For Office Use Only *

Posted on

09 September, 2025