Job Introduction
Legal Officer – Education, Employment & Prosecutions Team
Full-time | Permanent | Based in Lincoln (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £25,183 – £26,409
Make a real difference supporting access to education and legal fairness.
Are you a highly organised administrator with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Legal Services Lincolnshire (LSL) is seeking a Legal Officer to join our Education, Employment & Prosecutions Team. You’ll play a key part in supporting our lawyers, with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN) Tribunals and wider Education Law matters.
About the Role
You’ll provide one-to-one legal and administrative support to the Education Lawyer handling SEN Tribunal appeals. This will include preparing legal bundles, maintaining case files, liaising with witnesses, gathering documents, and corresponding with legal professionals and members of the public. You’ll also support other lawyers within the team as needed, gaining exposure to a diverse and rewarding workload.
Training will be provided, and you’ll be supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team who are passionate about making a difference.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
Experience in office administration and a methodical, organised approach to work.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office packages.
An interest in education law or a desire to build a career within the legal sector.
A proactive, team-oriented attitude and a willingness to learn and support others.
Previous experience working in a legal setting is an advantage, but not essential – we’ll provide full training for the right candidate.
What We Offer
Working for Lincolnshire County Council brings many benefits:
A competitive salary of £25,183 – £26,409
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements
Hybrid working – typically 1 day per week in the Lincoln office (Wednesdays) once trained, with flexibility to work remotely
Access to professional development, training, and support
A friendly, supportive environment with a strong team culture
Further details can be found in our Rewards and Benefits Brochure.
Working Arrangements
Initially, you’ll be based in the office three days per week to support training and development. Once fully onboarded, the expectation is for one regular office day per week (currently Wednesdays), with the remainder of the week worked remotely.
You’ll need a suitable home working environment with reliable internet access – we’ll support you if needed to get set up.
Interested?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, please read the full job description before applying to ensure your skills and experience match our requirements.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Leigh Middleton, Principal Lawyer
Tel: 07825 357875
Email: leigh.middleton@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Midnight, 6th June 2025
Interviews: 18th June 2025 (in-person at our Lincoln offices)
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
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