We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Lawyer, on a 10-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £22.51 - £27.73 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Legal casework is undertaken as allocated by the senior lawyer to
  include general and specific advice, instructing and liaising with Counsel, professional experts and surplus to capacity partners (work
  sent out to private practice). The post holder must draft complex legal documents relating to their caseload
• The role may include assistance with regard to witness statements and preparation of witnesses to attend Court hearings.
• Supervisions and training is provided to Legal Assistants by way of work instructions. 
• Supervision is also provided regarding the handling of files in the
  interim stages of court proceedings.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
• Demonstrable understanding of primary and secondary legislation and the general law as it relates to local authorities, particularly in the field relevant to the post
• In-depth working knowledge of the legal field in which the post holder is
  involved with 
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1972 and other legislation to
  ensure the authority operates within its powers
• Commitment to keep abreast of changes and developments in law and
  practice of their field and ensure that the team benefits from that
  knowledge.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to
  attend appropriate in-house and external courses to precipitate this

• Demonstrable experience of working with quality assurance principles
• Demonstrable experience of personally managing legal work to a high
  standard of accuracy, reliability and promptitude
• Experience of working effectively within a team environment

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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