Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth.

SLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities.

The partnership has 150-160 staff and a turnover of £12 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils. Operating at scale has enabled it to recruit and retain excellent staff and to provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated and highly skilled team where every team member is encouraged to be part of the team’s development and processes.  Our Legal Assistants carry their own case load and provide legal support to the team lawyers on a variety of matters.  We are looking for a candidate who can work flexibly and collaboratively within a high-pressure environment. In return, you will be supported to develop your skills in a nurturing environment. 

To provide operational legal advice and assistance on at least one of the following:

• Litigation
• Prosecutions
• Debt recovery

SLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve.

If you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you.

Further information can be found at South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com)

Interviews will be held on the 9th April 2025

To discuss the role further please contact:-

Audrey Graham-Bolt:- 0208 274 5246 or e-mail Audrey.graham-bolt@merton.gov.uk

Lisa Wilson:- 0208 274 5245  e-mail lisa.wilson@merton.gov.uk

Noella Lahia:-Taylor:- 0208 274 5298 e-mail noella.lahia-taylor@merton.gov

Alex Atkinson: 0208 545 4469 e-mail alex.atkinson@merton.gov.uk

Mark Cooper:- 0208 274 5241 e-mail mark.cooper@merton.gov.uk

Closing date: 30 March 2025

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