Paralegal

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Job summary

A local government organisation in Bedford is seeking an experienced Paralegal for a 6-month contract, potentially extendable. The role involves providing legal support, managing cases related to Child Care law, and liaising with various agencies. Experience in the public sector is advantageous. Hybrid working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal support is essential.
• Understanding of Child Care law and practice required.
• Experience working in a public sector environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing legal services to the Council.
• Liaise with agencies for case preparation.
• Manage relationships with Children’s Services.
• Draft case management orders and summaries.
• Assist solicitors in interviewing witnesses.
• Prepare court applications and attend court.

Skills

Legal support

Case management

Communication

Liaison with agencies

Job description

Overview

Our client is a large local government organisation looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their team. This is initially a 6 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing professional and comprehensive legal services to the Council, its members and other clients in relation to Childrens Services and other departments as required.
• In consultation with the Team Leader, ensure effective liaison with agencies including Health, Police, Probation, Courts and private practice solicitors to secure cooperation in preparation of cases for Court.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Children’s Services and respond to requests for legal advice and support related to Child Care law and practice.
• Provide extensive case management assistance to the Solicitor dealing with the case, including ensuring compliance by the local authority with court directions in care proceedings and other involved court proceedings; prepare draft case management orders and case summaries; seek disclosure; collate and redact documents for disclosure.
• Provide assistance and support for solicitors in interviewing witnesses, including taking statements related to proceedings in any Court, or other proceedings as requested; prepare statements.
• Provide legal support to the Team Leader and solicitors in delivering high quality, timely and proactive advice to Client Departments.
• Draft letters, submit Court Applications and accompanying documentation; attend Court to assist Counsel and take notes of evidence (if required).
• Service of Notices, Summons, Statements, Court Bundles and other documents on Courts and other persons.
• Any experience of working within a public sector environment would be a great advantage.

Additional Notes

• PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR5
• HYBRID WORKING MAY BE AVAILABLE
• Reference: LNKD1_UKTJ