Details:
- Salary: £30 - Hour
- Location: N22 Noel Park Greater London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Assistant Litigation. This is a temporary contract for 3 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The post holder will assist and support the Senior Lawyer (Senior Legal Officer), Principal Lawyer, Deputy Principal Lawyer and Head of Legal Services in such a way as to contribute to an excellent and continuously improving legal service to enable the Council to fulfil its vision of making the borough a better place to live in accordance with Council values.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To interpret and apply the law, dealing with procedural and other requirements applicable to local authorities, and in the giving of advice.
* To have conduct of a caseload, attend case conferences and carry out negotiations on behalf of the Council.
* To organise and carry out a range of legal duties such as interviewing witnesses, preparation of proceedings, including advising on evidence and the merits of a case, with supervision as appropriate.
* To provide advice and assistance in all areas of the Council’s work to client officers and Members with minimal supervision in any of the following areas: preparing cases for litigation, ensuring that all evidence, statements and summons are properly prepared and served and all parties are aware of and meet their deadlines; representing the Council in appropriate cases and liaising closely with court officers to ensure successful preparatory work.
* To instruct Counsel for the presentation of cases in court, appeals, inquiries, tribunal and other hearings, negotiations or arbitrations.
* To prepare reports for senior managers and Members as required and to accompany and support Legal Offices in meetings and briefings.
* To support the development of the Legal Assistants through coaching and advice
* To provide assistance and support to colleagues by undertaking research, assisting in preparation of work and ancillary duties on their behalf.
* To organise their own workload and that of those Legal Officers under their supervision to enable legal services to be delivered in a timely way, maximising resources.
* To maximise the use and effectiveness of information technology systems.
The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd