West Sussex County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in West Sussex.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in West Sussex has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.

We work with other local authorities, as well as regional, national and international authorities, to deliver services and represent the best interests of the people of the county.

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West Sussex County Council

What we do changes lives. We are there when people are born and in later life; supporting them every step of the way.

You should be flexible, organized, and able to draft and research effectively. Strong presentation, negotiation, and IT skills are essential for good relationships with clients and colleagues.

You will provide legal advice on procurement and contracts, manage your workload, conduct research, draft documents, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Chichester

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 The Opportunity
 Salary: £25,119 to £26,421 per annum 
 Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week 
 Location: County Hall, Chichester and working from home 
 Interview date: w/c 25th August 2024 
 West Sussex County Council are looking for a legal assistant to join our experienced and motivated team. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to qualify as a legal executive or solicitor (with both financial assistance towards the CILEX/CPQ/SQE or any other equivalent legal qualification, fees considered and study leave). This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in the legal profession whilst working in a legal environment. If you would like to work in a team providing legal advice in the areas of public procurement, commercial contracts, and construction contracts, then this could be the job for you. You will need a flexible approach and excellent organisational skills. 
 As a Legal Assistant, your primary focus will be to provide a range of legal advice and support duties to the Commercial Team in Legal Services relating to public procurement, commercial contracts, and construction contracts. You will provide advice and an efficient service under guidance and direction from senior colleagues. 
 The successful candidate must be a team player able to work under pressure, with an eye for detail, an awareness of confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with people at all levels. What are we looking for?
 
 <ul> 
 <li>You will be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this fast-paced team, organising your own workload and prioritising work as required.</li> 
 <li>You will have good drafting skills.</li> 
 <li>You will have good research skills.</li> 
 <li>You will have confident presentational and negotiation skills.</li> 
 <li>You will have excellent IT skills in a range of Microsoft Office applications.</li> 
 <li>You will be able to achieve and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, other Local Authority staff, and external Stakeholders.</li> 
 </ul> 
 Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required. Working for us
 As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: 
 <ul> 
 <li>an excellent local government pension scheme</li> 
 <li>generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li> 
 <li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li> 
 <li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li> 
 <li>volunteering opportunities</li> 
 <li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li> 
 <li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li> 
 <li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li> 
 </ul> 
 
 For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information
 The reference number for this role is CRS00855. 
 For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Brown (Principal Solicitor) at jonathan.brown@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk. 
 To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 
 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. 
 Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. 
 We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
 
 
 CC
 Job Reference: CRS00855
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 The Opportunity
  Salary: £25,119 to £26,421 per annum 
  Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week 
  Location: County Hall, Chichester and working from home 
  Interview date: w/c 25th August 2024 
  West Sussex County Council are looking for a legal assistant to join our experienced and motivated team. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to qualify as a legal executive or solicitor (with both financial assistance towards the CILEX/CPQ/SQE or any other equivalent legal qualification, fees considered and study leave). This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in the legal profession whilst working in a legal environment. If you would like to work in a team providing legal advice in the areas of public procurement, commercial contracts, and construction contracts, then this could be the job for you. You will need a flexible approach and excellent organisational skills. 
  As a Legal Assistant, your primary focus will be to provide a range of legal advice and support duties to the Commercial Team in Legal Services relating to public procurement, commercial contracts, and construction contracts. You will provide advice and an efficient service under guidance and direction from senior colleagues. 
  The successful candidate must be a team player able to work under pressure, with an eye for detail, an awareness of confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with people at all levels. What are we looking for?
  
  
  You will be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of this fast-paced team, organising your own workload and prioritising work as required. 
  You will have good drafting skills. 
  You will have good research skills. 
  You will have confident presentational and negotiation skills. 
  You will have excellent IT skills in a range of Microsoft Office applications. 
  You will be able to achieve and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, other Local Authority staff, and external Stakeholders. 
  
 Please refer to the attached job descriptions for further information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required. Working for us
  As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: 
  
  an excellent local government pension scheme 
  generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave) 
  a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role 
  maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave 
  volunteering opportunities 
  training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring 
  a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount) 
  health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans 
  
 
 For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information
  The reference number for this role is CRS00855. 
  For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Brown (Principal Solicitor) at jonathan.brown@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk. 
  To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. 
  Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. 
  We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
  
  
  CC
  Job Reference: CRS00855


Legal Assistant - West Sussex County Council

WSCC

Legal Assistant

You must have strong literacy and numeracy skills, good communication, teamwork abilities, and five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent vocational qualifications.

You will assist Legal Services, complete assignments for your qualification, and learn to manage various tasks effectively within specified deadlines.

<div>
 The Opportunity
 West Sussex County Council are looking for a highly organised Advanced Legal Assistant Apprentice to join us. 
 Salary: £22,737 to £23,144 per annum. 
 Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week. 
 Contract type: Two-year Apprenticeship 
 Location: County Hall, Chichester, hybrid working available. 
 Interview date: w/c 09 September 2024 
 Do you have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow? 
 We are looking for a driven and committed individual to join us on a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship within Legal Services where you will work alongside colleagues in Legal Services to provide a customer focused service to others. 
 This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for school leavers to get a head start on a legal career without going to university. It’s also suitable for anyone looking for a change of career. 
 You will be motivated and a self-starter to complete all your assignments / projects to achieve your qualification and present evidence for assessment within specified timeframes. 
 This is a flexible role, whereby within your training and work experience, you will learn to complete a range of tasks, some of which may be relatively complex, within timescales to a competent standard. 
 This apprenticeship will be undertaken over a two-year period. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public. Experience and skills
 Key Skills: 
 <ul> 
 <li>Literacy and numeracy skills.</li> 
 <li>Ability to meet deadlines and use some initiative in order to complete varied tasks.</li> 
 <li>Good communication and interpersonal skills.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work as part of a team to provide a co-ordinated service to others.</li> 
 </ul> 
 Qualifications and/or experience: 
 <ul> 
 <li>Five GCSE passes at grade C or above (ideally including English and Maths) or equivalent vocational qualification, for example, Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship (you will need to provide evidence of your GCSE grades including English and Maths).</li> 
 </ul> 
 For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Working for us
 As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: 
 <ul> 
 <li>an excellent local government pension scheme</li> 
 <li>generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li> 
 <li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li> 
 <li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li> 
 <li>volunteering opportunities</li> 
 <li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li> 
 <li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li> 
 <li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li> 
 </ul> 
 
 For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information
 The reference number for this role is CRS00860. 
 For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Richard Pearce (Principal Lawyer) at Richard.Pearce@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk. 
 Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position. 
 To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 
 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. 
 Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. 
 We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
 Job Reference: CRS00860
</div>


 The Opportunity
  West Sussex County Council are looking for a highly organised Advanced Legal Assistant Apprentice to join us. 
  Salary: £22,737 to £23,144 per annum. 
  Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week. 
  Contract type: Two-year Apprenticeship 
  Location: County Hall, Chichester, hybrid working available. 
  Interview date: w/c 09 September 2024 
  Do you have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow? 
  We are looking for a driven and committed individual to join us on a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship within Legal Services where you will work alongside colleagues in Legal Services to provide a customer focused service to others. 
  This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for school leavers to get a head start on a legal career without going to university. It’s also suitable for anyone looking for a change of career. 
  You will be motivated and a self-starter to complete all your assignments / projects to achieve your qualification and present evidence for assessment within specified timeframes. 
  This is a flexible role, whereby within your training and work experience, you will learn to complete a range of tasks, some of which may be relatively complex, within timescales to a competent standard. 
  This apprenticeship will be undertaken over a two-year period. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public. Experience and skills
  Key Skills: 
  
  Literacy and numeracy skills. 
  Ability to meet deadlines and use some initiative in order to complete varied tasks. 
  Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
  Ability to work as part of a team to provide a co-ordinated service to others. 
  
 Qualifications and/or experience: 
  
  Five GCSE passes at grade C or above (ideally including English and Maths) or equivalent vocational qualification, for example, Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship (you will need to provide evidence of your GCSE grades including English and Maths). 
  
 For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Working for us
  As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: 
  
  an excellent local government pension scheme 
  generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave) 
  a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role 
  maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave 
  volunteering opportunities 
  training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring 
  a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount) 
  health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans 
  
 
 For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information
  The reference number for this role is CRS00860. 
  For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Richard Pearce (Principal Lawyer) at Richard.Pearce@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk. 
  Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position. 
  To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. 
  Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. 
  We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
  Job Reference: CRS00860


Advanced Apprentice Legal Assistant - West Sussex County Council

Advanced Apprentice Legal Assistant

You need a positive attitude, commitment to learning, and the drive to complete assignments on time. We value diversity and support all applicants.

You will complete assignments for your Apprenticeship, meet assessment deadlines, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver a customer-focused service.

<div>
 What are we looking for?
 We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow. Your apprenticeship will be a flexible role where you will work alongside colleagues to provide a customer focused service to others. 
 You will need the drive and commitment to complete all your assignments / projects to achieve your Apprenticeship and present evidence for assessment within specified time limits. 
 For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Working for us
 As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: 
 <ul> 
 <li>an excellent local government pension scheme</li> 
 <li>generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li> 
 </ul> 
 
 For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information
 The reference number for this role is CRS00859. 
 For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Richard Pearce (Principal Lawyer) at Richard.Pearce@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk. 
 Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position. 
 To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 
 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. 
 Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. 
 We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
 
 
 CC
 Job Reference: CRS00859
</div>


 What are we looking for?
  We are seeking a candidate with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow. Your apprenticeship will be a flexible role where you will work alongside colleagues to provide a customer focused service to others. 
  You will need the drive and commitment to complete all your assignments / projects to achieve your Apprenticeship and present evidence for assessment within specified time limits. 
  For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Working for us
  As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: 
  
  an excellent local government pension scheme 
  generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave) 
  
 
 For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. Further information
  The reference number for this role is CRS00859. 
  For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Richard Pearce (Principal Lawyer) at Richard.Pearce@westsussex.gov.uk. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk. 
  Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position. 
  To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application form. In your application please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. 
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. 
  Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. 
  We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
  
  
  CC
  Job Reference: CRS00859


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