An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Legal Service Team as a Legal Administrator. This is a varied and important role providing high‑quality administrative and clerical support to the Legal Team, supporting both legal service delivery and the Council’s information governance functions.

You will work closely with lawyers, governance colleagues and internal clients, helping to ensure the smooth, efficient and compliant operation of legal and information governance processes.

Key responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Services team, including document preparation, proofreading, scanning, printing, bundling, correspondence and assisting with case management.
Support information governance work, including preparing responses and disclosures to FOI and data protection requests including correspondence with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Support the Council’s governance processes, co-ordinating work programmes in readiness for the Council undertaking its formal decision making.
Maintain accurate records and reports, including monthly information governance activity reports

What we’re looking for

You will be organised, reliable and able to work accurately in a confidential environment. You’ll have a proactive approach, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

For an informal chat about this role, please call Emma Wisbey, Legal & Governance Manager, on 01376 313151.

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online below.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working
Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on Friday 29th May.

Interviews are expected to take place from 8th to 11th June.