Legal Assistant - Council HQ
- Location:
- Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
- Salary:
- £26,921.46 - £29,129.71 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 5A
Salary: £26921.46 - £29129.71 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/2026 or earlier return of the post holder
Role Purpose
Are you organised, customer-focused and looking for a varied administrative role?
Join our small, friendly and fast-paced Information Management Team, supporting key services across the Council. The role involves assisting with Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Requests (SARs), as well as records management and data protection administration.
We're looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills, who can manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
Flexible working arrangements are available, although attendance in the office will be required when necessary to support service delivery, training and team working.
If you're looking for a varied role with opportunities to develop your skills and gain experience across Information Management, Legal and Licensing Services, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential
Good standard of education with a minimum of 3 Standard Grades or equivalent (General Level 3 or above)including English or substantial relevant experience.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Jenna Paterson by telephone on 01835 828002 or by email at jenna.paterson@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.