Paralegal​/Legal Assistant; Temporary

Position: Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Glenfield

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 workloads effectively
MUST be computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Outlook and computerised management and mapping systems
MUST be a driver with access to own vehicle

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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)