Senior Legal Assistant Legal Services

Senior Legal Assistant - Legal Services - Central Office (Ref: 720)

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is the UK's fifth largest and fastest growing trade union, with over 395,000 members.

A vacancy exists at the Union's Central Office in Fallowfield, Manchester. Please note that the Union's office is moving to Salford Quays in 2021.

The position is Grade 5, salary range GBP34,447 pa rising to GBP43,047 pa after 3 years' service.

The hours of work are 34 per week:

Monday to Thursday-8.45 am to 4.45 pm

Friday-8.45 am to 3.45 pm

A system of flexible working hours is in operation.

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

The principal duties are : to deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; represent at tribunals and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Assistants.

The successful applicant will possess : qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; excellent written and verbal communication skills; planning and organisation skills; negotiating and presentation skills; research skills and IT proficiency.

The closing date is noon on Friday, 25 September 2020.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday, 7 October 2020.

CVs are not accepted.No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer...... click apply for full job details