--- title: "Senior Legal Assistant DB 17Jan22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-17" --- # Senior Legal Assistant DB 17Jan22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7cca64db-7a92-4d12-9923-c884e1ba847c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the position of Senior Legal Assistant, a role focused on providing legal support within the council's legal team. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of legal services and falls under the broader category of supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff. The tender period ends on 25 January 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 31 January 2022 and last for three months until 31 March 2022. The role is based in Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands, offering a pay rate of £18.53 per hour for a 37-hour working week. The council is utilising an open procurement method below the threshold, allowing for wider participation. This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals such as recently qualified solicitors, barristers, or experienced legal executives looking to enhance their careers within local government. Businesses specialising in providing legal personnel, particularly those with expertise in employment law and litigation services, will find this procurement process appealing. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate exceptional client care and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to the growth of their business within the public sector. ## Notice Senior Legal Assistant Rate of Pay: Band G (PS18.53 per hour to worker) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Council House, Oldbury Contract type: Temporary for 3 months (until 31 March 2022) Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Job Summary: A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic, pioneering legal team in Sandwell. We require a Senior Legal Assistant who is ideally a Member or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent or newly qualified Solicitor or Barrister, who can provide advice and assistance on all legal matters. Executive or a Newly Qualified Solicitor (with some experience of litigation and/or employment matters) is required. You will be supported by a team of excellent caseworkers and business support officers. In the heart of the midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham, Sandwell is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to our vision than through a unique and rewarding career with Sandwell? So, if you're looking for an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a difference, this is the role for you. This role would be suitable for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with demanding work, with excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients and stakeholders. The post-holder will be expected to assist the In-House Principal Advocate/Barrister in dealing with Employment matters, with responsibility for preparing witness statements, and disclosure bundles for upcoming Tribunal hearings, drafting settlement agreements, and assisting with Employment cases generally. The post holder will be given the opportunity to conduct tribunal matters when required. Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the ... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556f026f-cc08-4a0f-b241-7793c851ab74 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 17 Jan 2022 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556f026f-cc08-4a0f-b241-7793c851ab74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556f026f-cc08-4a0f-b241-7793c851ab74 17th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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