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We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join this organisation on an initial temporary basis until the end of March 2025 with the possibility of the role becoming a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be assisting Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Practitioners within the Childcare Legal Team who provide legal advice to the People and Communities Directorate in relation to its duty to safeguard children in the area of North Somerset.
This is a full time opportunity working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week and will be mainly office based in Clevedon however the successful candiate may be required to work at the Weston-Super-Mare office on occasions.
Although this role is within the legal team, it is mostly administrative and the legal knowledge can be picked up whilst working in the role. Attention to detail is key as there are a number of processes that need to be followed accurately.
Duties
To be responsible for the electronic court bundling system to include:
- produce and maintain bundles containing highly confidential sensitive information
- analyse documents for inclusion in the bundle and identify relevant sections of the bundle
- ensure the distribution of bundles and/or updates (including ensuring that front sheets of files and distribution lists are accurate and regularly updated)
- create and maintain bundle spreadsheets reflecting court directions to ensure only evidence directed is included in bundles
- monitor for accuracy the Bundle Logs for location of bundles to comply with information security
- prepare final bundle for archiving
To develop and maintain the system in relation to birth certificates to include:
- identifying birth certificates required in each case
- apply for and monitor receipt of birth certificates
- log and hold birth certificates received to the team’s requirements
- ensure any discrepancies are corrected on the child’s file and bundle and inform the court and client department if required
