Legal Assistant

Trade Union Legal Position

A vacancy is exist in our Legal Department at the Union’s Central Office in Fallowfield, Manchester.

The department is a successful, results-driven team, providing representation, advice and support to members, Union reps and officials in work-related legal matters.

Legal Assistant (Ref: 557)

The position is Grade 4, salary scale from £28,954 pa to £35,728 pa.

Principal duties are: providing an advice and representation service in employment matters; providing the first point of contact to members, reps and officials; supporting the employment law casework; some tribunal representation; general administrative support including the maintenance of files and databases.

The successful applicant will possess: a law degree or equivalent practical experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills including telephone advice; planning and organisation skills; knowledge of the principles and practices of employment law and employment tribunals; IT skills; research skills and database use and maintenance.

Usdaw offers a final salary pension scheme and generous holiday entitlements.

For an application pack please, visit our website by the “Apply” button on this page.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

The closing date is noon on Monday, 1 August 2016.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.