We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Legal Assistant, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour PAYE-£16.00 per hour Umbrella

Responsibilities:

• To provide and carry out a range of legal casework to enable the efficient operation of the work of the Unit.
• To prepare and assist in the preparation of court bundles, tribunal and independent panel papers, education appeals, reports, statements, applications, information, summonses and such other written material as may be required in connection with the councils legal work.
• The job holder may attend court to support the solicitor/barrister in particular cases.
• The job holder may provide support in relation to the procurement and delivery of services and goods.
• The job holder may assist with the organising of and attendance at education appeals, tribunals, committees and public inquiries.
• The job holder will maintain legal files ensuring that all processes are adhered to.
• To assist in the provision of case management/correspondence as well as ensuring the case management system is monitored for compliance and timescales.
  

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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