- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working
- Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, Suffolk County Council is driven to make a positive difference. As a Caseworker you will be encouraged to share fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that shape and improve services.
Responsibilities
- Represent the council in all matters relating to commercial contracts, property, planning and highways.
- Conduct research and draft legal documents and advice.
- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly, in writing and in person.
- Manage multiple cases, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Support the council in proceedings, ensuring policies remain legally sound.
- Handle road traffic orders, highways agreements, planning agreements, property cases and related administrative/public law advice.
Qualifications
- Degree, preferably in Law, and/or experience in a legal setting.
- Ability to support several cases simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Technical knowledge of law.
Benefits
- Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
- Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
- Performance‑related annual pay progression and annual cost‑of‑living pay increase.
- Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
- Variety of career development opportunities across the organisation.
- Diverse and active staff networks.
- Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.
Equality and Diversity
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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