Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Description

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Leicester, LE3

£14.83 - £25.00 Per Hour

We are looking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, who is qualifies or training towards a legal qualification.

Based in Leicester, LE3, the role assist in the provision of legal services to Child care, Children & Young People’s Services and Schools.

DUTIES:

Supporting in preparing documents for court cases

Liaising with healthcare professionals, police, probation and court

Responding to legal requests for legal advice in relation to Child care law and practice

Providing assistance and support to solicitors, including tang statements in relation to court, tribunal, disciplinary or other proceedings.

Drafting letters, court applications and responses and statements

Undertaking research in Child care Law as required

Issuing invoices and following up where necessary

Liaise with courts as to hearings and attendance

Attending Child Protection case conferences

Attending council meetings

Filing and general administrative tasks within the Legal Services section

ABOUT YOU:

Hold or working towards a legal qualification

Experience of working with and understanding legal documentation

Ability to draft letters and reports to a high standard

Experience or attending court and taking notes during hearings

Knowledge of Child Care law and practice

Experience of working in local government

Ability to communicate effectively with all customer and stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to plana d prioritise xjnqpsq workloads effectively

MUST be computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Outlook and computerised management and mapping systems

MUST be a driver with access to own vehicleTO NOTE:

The post is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check

Due to the nature of the role some work outside of normal hours might ne required.

You may be required to attend training course, conferences, seminars, and other meeting as required

If you are interested in this role please apply now, or alternative send your CV to (url removed)

Ad ID: 5417834917