Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Paralegal / Legal Officer
This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate
You will
The post holder must have a general understanding of the law relating to the post and whilst no previous local government experience is necessary, they must be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the work done by this public sector service.
The post holder will be responsible for progressing administrative tasks on legal matters using own initiative and must work well under pressure, meeting competing demands, and consistently maintaining a high standard of work.
The post holder must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have meticulous attention for detail. They must have a good standard of computer literacy and be confident to use IT and case management systems. They must be confident in handling sensitive data in accordance with policy and guidance.
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for completing all aspects of administrative legal support work, relevant to skills, qualification and experience, generated by the allocated legal team in order to support the objectives of the LSU.
- Responsible for undertaking all aspects of legal casework, relevant to skills, qualification and experience, in order to progress any case, with direct regular supervision at the required level.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35
HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE