Locum Contracts Paralegal – Full Time – £30–£45 per hour umbrella – Hybrid Working – South East – Initial 6 months

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Contracts Paralegal to join a Local Authority in the South East on an initial maternity cover assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy Legal Services team handling contractual and advisory matters.

The Role:
Position: Locum Contracts Paralegal
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: £30–£45 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – ideally office attendance once per week (Tuesday team day)

Duties will include:
• Acting as a fee earner within Legal Services, supporting solicitors and senior lawyers
• Preparing and advising on low value contracts, funding agreements and other miscellaneous agreements under supervision
• Preparing court forms and issuing proceedings
• Using IKEN and CaseLines for court bundling and case management, acting as a superuser
• Liaising with solicitors and case holders to obtain instructions and provide advice on non-complex matters
• Preparing instructions to Counsel and attending court where required
• Reporting to solicitors following hearings
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and overseeing legal assistants where necessary
• Managing correspondence and general case progression
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly statistics
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection and security protocols
Ideal Candidate:
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Legal Services team
• Experience handling contracts and advisory matters
• Familiarity with IKEN and CaseLines systems
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload under supervision
• Ability to attend the office in the South East on a weekly basis

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email localgovlegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference: J93643

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Locum Contracts Paralegal – Full Time – £30–£45 per hour umbrella – Hybrid Working – South East – Initial 6 months