Paralegal/ Legal Officer

Positive Employment; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Kensington is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Officer to handle prosecutions under the Single Justice Procedure. This role is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, requiring 1-2 days per week in the office. Candidates should have an L2 Diploma in Legal Studies or equivalent and experience in a similar environment. Responsibilities include liaising with support teams, conducting legal research, and preparing court documents. Competitive pay at £26.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar office environment.
• Ability to work in a fully digital environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with business support to ensure timely actions.
• Instructing experts and counsel on behalf of the team.
• Conducting legal research and writing reports.
• Preparing electronic court bundles and transcribing legal opinions.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Administrative skills

Negotiation and persuasion

Education

L2 Diploma in Legal Studies / CILEx/ law degree

Job description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Paralegal/ Legal Officer for our client a local government organisation in Kensington.The successful candidate will deal with prosecutions under the Single Justice Procedure.This role is a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend. 1-2 days per week in the office, possibly with more office attendance initially whilst being trained.Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Liaising with the business support team to ensure actions are progressed in a timely fashion.
• Instructing experts, counsel and other suppliers on behalf of the team, raising purchase orders and receipting goods to ensure timely payment of suppliers and services.
• Carrying out office administration, including billing and writing letters.
• Organising diaries, scheduling meetings and responding to telephone queries.
• Writing first document drafts and proofreading documents.
• Writing reports, conducting legal research.
• Analysing and inputting data, writing articles for internal or external circulation.
• Organising case files, attending court hearings, transcribing legal opinion and compiling court bundles.
• Preparing electronic court bundles, uploading to the digital courtroom.
• Clerking and delivering bundles and documents to courts, including the High Court.
• Working with business support, training and onboarding new team members.
• Supporting the team’s preparation for LEXCEL accreditation.

Personal Requirements:

• L2 Diploma in Legal Studies / CILEx/ law degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar office environment.
• Ability to work in a fully digital environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade to achieve efficient and timely delivery of service.

Working Hours:37hrs / 9:00am - 17:10pm / Monday to FridayPay:£26.14 per hrPlease note this role is within the scope of IR35.