Locum Senior Legal Assistant – South West Local Authority – 3 months + - Remote Working - £20-£25 Umbrella
 
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is pleased to be assisting a South West Local Authority which is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join their in-house Childcare team on an interim basis.

This is a full-time position, offered for an initial term of 3-6 months. Fully remote working is available.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Providing advice on routine and simple legal issues and cases
• Researching and understanding relevant areas of the law to ensure Council policies and procedures remain compliant
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation
• Drafting pleadings and witness statements
• Preparing bundles for court/tribunal hearings
• Requesting Court-directed disclosure
• Liaising with Children’s services colleagues and liaising with external agencies
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships, both with clients and other members of staff.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by one of the Legal Service Managers

Candidates must have prior paid experience, preferably gained within a Local Authority. The successful candidate will have achieved a good standard of general education, with GCSE grades A to C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. The postholder will also have obtained or be working towards the Institute of Legal Executives Diploma Level 3 or similar qualification. Good interpersonal skills are essential as are ICT skills with usual Microsoft Office packages and the ability to be administratively self-sufficient. A standard DBS is required for this role.

An hourly umbrella rate of approximately £20-£25 DOE is offered for this position.

For more information, please contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood on 07441 916389. Alternatively, email cfoley@venngroup.com with a recent CV and we will be in touch to discuss.
 
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