Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Legal Services Assistant (subject to banding)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust for a Legal Services Assistant to support in the delivery of a comprehensive legal service.

The legal services team is a small, niche and professional team which is responsible for the portfolio of clinical negligence and public/employers liability claims, Inquests, court of protection and the provision of healthcare advice.

The role is integral to the legal department and amongst other duties will support the administration of all legal matters relating to claims, inquests and other legal matters in the Trust.

The successful candidate should be motivated, organised and have effective communication skills with the ability to be diplomatic and tactful on occasions. In return you will receive training and support to develop your skills and make a genuine contribution to improving patient experience.

Main duties of the job

To reduce the workload of the Senior Legal Services Officer and the Head of Legal Services by acting on their behalf wherever possible in legal matters. To prioritise and escalate those matters that requires the Senior Legal Services Officer or the Head of Legal Services personal attention.
To assist the Senior Legal Services Officer in the development of, and support to, the administration of all legal services related to claims, inquests, and legal cases of the Trust.
To administer those legal services meetings requiring the taking of minutes and progressing issues on behalf of the Senior Legal Services Officer and the Head of Legal Services.
To assist the Senior Legal Services Officer, advising on legal services, where appropriate.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9313-24-0893

Job locations

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8TB

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In-depth knowledge of wide range of administrative policies and procedures
In-depth working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office or equivalent software
In-depth working knowledge and experience of the internet

Desirable

Experience working in the National Health Service or public sector
Experience of NHS inquest/claims handling work

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Be able to produce documents using audio equipment or alternative means
Ability to take and transcribe complex minutes
Extensive senior secretarial experience in a similar complex organisation
In-depth knowledge of modern office systems
Experience of arranging and servicing complex multi-agency meetings/events, including arranging hospitality and travel

Personal Attributes

Essential

Personal integrity
Ability to use own initiative
Effective communication skills
Ability to be diplomatic and tactful
Positive and proactive when dealing with challenges

Qualifications

Essential

RSA III Typing or Word Processing or experience to produce documents to this standard
High level of knowledge equivalent to Senior Secretarial Certificate/Diploma or equivalent practical experience
English Language GCSE or equivalent
Maths GCSE or equivalent
Degree or equivalent experience in law

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In-depth knowledge of wide range of administrative policies and procedures
In-depth working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office or equivalent software
In-depth working knowledge and experience of the internet

Desirable

Experience working in the National Health Service or public sector
Experience of NHS inquest/claims handling work

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Be able to produce documents using audio equipment or alternative means
Ability to take and transcribe complex minutes
Extensive senior secretarial experience in a similar complex organisation
In-depth knowledge of modern office systems
Experience of arranging and servicing complex multi-agency meetings/events, including arranging hospitality and travel

Personal Attributes

Essential

Personal integrity
Ability to use own initiative
Effective communication skills
Ability to be diplomatic and tactful
Positive and proactive when dealing with challenges

Qualifications

Essential

RSA III Typing or Word Processing or experience to produce documents to this standard
High level of knowledge equivalent to Senior Secretarial Certificate/Diploma or equivalent practical experience
English Language GCSE or equivalent
Maths GCSE or equivalent
Degree or equivalent experience in law

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8TB

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8TB

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)