Legal Officer - London, United Kingdom - Community Trade Union

Community Trade Union

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Job Title:
Legal Officer_

Reports to: Head of Legal Services_
Location: Where appointed to any of our UK offices_

Job Purpose

Forming part of the union's legal department, the Legal officer reports directly to the Head of Legal Services and is in place to advise and assist members in connection with both contentious and non-contentious, employment matters and others case types as appropriate and where directed.

Qualifications
The post-holder should have an accredited employment law / legal qualification or be working towards an appropriate qualification.

Responsibilities will include:

Undertaking assessments of members' legal cases, reviewing case papers and statements and considering the applicable areas of employment law, regulatory law or other areas of law as the case may require
Advocacy in tribunals, regulatory hearings, courts or other hearings, including Directions

Hearings, Preliminary Hearings through to Final Hearings (and Appeal Hearings if appropriate) or to instruct counsel where neccesary and reasonable to do so

Preparation for employment tribunal cases and regulatory hearings or other hearings, including preparation of Claim / Witness Statements, Skeleton Arguments
General advice to colleagues e.g. conduct of disciplinary and grievance procedures; other internal procedures including queries about terms and conditions of employment and legal rights and entitlements via the legal query process.
Compliance with Legal Department Best Practice Guidance
Compliance with the union's GDPR & Confidentiality policies and practices

alternative contact in your absence.

Conduct regular review of cases at each stage of the litigation process and advise member of any

change in prospects and continued support.

Ensure all case file information is kept up to date both electronically and if appropriate, hard

copy and in compliance with GDPR.

Ensure that correct limitation is established upon receipt of file.
Provide support to colleagues on their casework as requested, particularly when they are on leave.
Provide training and support to Community Officers as and when required.

directed.

Deputise for the Head of Legal as and when required.
Complete regular reports on case settlements and cases opened and resolved as directed.
To support, coach and mentor members of the team in your area of law and expertise and gain experience and skill in other areas of law.

Professional Attributes

Good understanding of professional confidentiality within both legal and corporate

frameworks.

Ability to deal discretely with sensitive issues, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prepare and compile reports to Head of Legal Services.
Strong ability to work independently with effective timemanagement and able to work effectively

to deadlines.

Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations.
Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the department.

Personal Qualities & Understanding

Understanding of (or awareness of) good trade union principles, beliefs & ethos.
Strong awareness & commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity.
A commitment to Community Vision & Mission Charter.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
From £42,400.00 per year

Benefits: