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Executive assistant in charge of legal affairs and council meetings

Communes · Bessières · Local government

En français : Assistant·e de direction en charge des affaires juridiques et des assemblées

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This job in plain words

You prepare, secure and follow up council meetings, administrative acts and legal files for the local authority, under the Director General. The job also includes legal support, dispute follow-up and running elections.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a civil service exam can be hired directly on a category C grade.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Experienced level. Similar role in a local authority is a plus.
Contract
Civil servants and contract staff. A contract may be offered while waiting for a civil servant, for a maximum of one year, renewable up to 2 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • Good knowledge of local authorities and public law.
  • Excellent writing skills and perfect spelling.
  • Rigour, organisation skills and respect for deadlines.
  • Ability to check and secure administrative documents.
  • Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
  • Essential skills in Word and Excel.

What you would do

  • Prepare and follow up council and social action centre meetings.
  • Check convocations, resolutions and minutes before sending them.
  • Check and follow up mayoral orders and decisions.
  • Carry out legal research and monitor new regulations.
  • Follow up pre-litigation and litigation cases with lawyers.
  • Help organise elections and support elected officials.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, or send your file by post or by email to the town hall before 30 October 2026.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Latest employment record decision
  • Certificate of success in a civil service exam

Good to know:

  • Full time: 37 hours per week over 5 days, with RTT days off.
  • Occasional evening presence for council meetings and weekend work during elections.
  • Category B or C depending on profile, Rédacteur or Adjoint administratif job family.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.