Locum Legal Assistant – Public Sector Support

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Delaware; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A locum Legal Assistant is sought to join a Sussex-based public sector legal services team, providing practical support to lawyers and maintaining casework and administrative processes. The role offers exposure to a range of legal work within a local authority setting.

The successful candidate will support solicitors with day-to-day matters, including document preparation, file management and research, working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Formación

• Previous experience in a legal support, legal administration or paralegal role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document preparation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative and case management support to the legal team.
• Prepare, proofread and format legal documents, correspondence and bundles.
• Open, maintain and close legal files and keep accurate case records.
• Carry out basic legal research and gather information and evidence for lawyers.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for court, tribunal and other proceedings.
• Liaise with council departments, external solicitors, courts and other third parties.
• Manage diaries, deadlines and key dates, and flag time-sensitive matters.
• Support with property, contract, litigation or regulatory matters, depending on the needs of the team.
• Handle queries from internal clients and direct them appropriately.
• Follow confidentiality, data protection and information governance requirements.

Conocimientos

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Legal qualification in progress (CILEx or law degree)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Descripción del empleo

A locum Legal Assistant is sought to join a Sussex-based public sector legal services team, providing practical support to lawyers and maintaining casework and administrative processes. The role offers exposure to a range of legal work within a local authority setting.

The successful candidate will support solicitors with day-to-day matters, including document preparation, file management and research, working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.