Locum Legal Assistant

Venn Group; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting a Part-time Locum Legal Assistant for a Devon-based Local Authority. The role is 18.5 hours per week with an initial 3-month term and hybrid working; attendance at the Devon office is expected twice weekly.

Key duties include researching relevant law, preparing court bundles, handling FOI/Data Access requests, managing case files, and supporting the Legal Service team across various areas. GCSEs English/Maths and a Diploma Level 3 are required or in progress.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A-C level or equivalent.
• Institute of Legal Executives Diploma Level 3 or equivalent.
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and understand law to ensure policy/compliance.
• Prepare bundles for court/tribunal hearings.
• Register/respond to FOI/Data Access requests.
• Manage case files and maintain records.
• Assist with disclosure and prepare legal documents.
• Collaborate with clients and staff within the Legal Service.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal assistant

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

ILE Diploma Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Locum Legal Assistant – South West Local Authority – 3 months + - Hybrid Working - £21/hr umb - Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join a Devon based Local Authority on an interim basis.

This is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week, offered for an initial term of 3 months, and is to start as soon as possible. Candidates will be expected to attend the office in Devon at least twice a week.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a dedicated Local Authority Legal team, across a variety of different legal areas.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Researching and understanding relevant areas of the law to ensure Council policies and procedures remain compliant
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation
• Preparing bundles for court/tribunal hearings
• Registering and responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Data Access requests
• Managing case files and maintaining legal records
• Requesting Court-directed disclosure
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships, both with clients and other members of staff.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by one of the Legal Service Managers

The successful candidate will have achieved a good standard of general education, with GCSE grades A to C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. The postholder will also have obtained or be working towards the Institute of Legal Executives Diploma Level 3 or similar qualification. Good interpersonal skills are essential as are ICT skills with usual Microsoft Office packages and the ability to be administratively self-sufficient.

An umbrella rate of circa £21 per hour is offered for this position, with an ideal start date as soon as possible.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates