Paralegal

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Paralegal ... This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the righ candidate.

You will

To provide extensive case management assistance to the Solicitor dealing with the case to include ensuring compliance by the local authority with court directions within care proceedings and in any other court proceedings where the local authority is involved, including preparing draft case management orders and case summaries, seeking disclosure, collating and redacting documents for disclosure.

Providing assistance and support for solicitors in interviewing witnesses including taking statements in relation to proceedings in any Court, or other proceedings as requested, to include preparation of statements.

Providing legal support to Team Leader and solicitors in the team in the delivery of high quality, timely and proactive advice to Client Departments, including:- (a) Drafting letters, submitting Court Applications and accompanying documentation. Attending Court to assist Counsel and take notes of evidence (If required). (b) Service of Notices, Summons, Statements, Court Bundles and other documents on Courts and other persons.

You Need

Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives or other relevant legal qualification or equivalent experience

Practical experience of working within a legal environment, in particular Adult, Children and Education teams and dealing with Children ACT 1989/Children’s and Families Act 2014 matters in a legal officer.

Desirable: Experience of Disclosure matters under DPA 1998, GDPR and CICA matters and experience of Adult Social Care and Education Law

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

HYBRID WORKING ENVIRONMENT AVAILABLE