Locum Commercial Contracts Paralegal - Full Time - £30-£45 per hour umbrella - Hybrid Working - Oxfordshire - Initial 6 months Venn Group's specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Contracts Paralegal to join a Local Authority in the South East on an initial maternity cover assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy Legal Services team handling contractual and advisory matters. The Role:Position: Locum Contracts ParalegalDuration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafterRate: £30-£45 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)Working Pattern: Full TimeWorking Arrangement: Hybrid - ideally office attendance once per week (Tuesday team day) Duties will include:• Acting as a fee earner within Legal Services, supporting solicitors and senior lawyers• Preparing and advising on low value contracts, funding agreements and other miscellaneous agreements under supervision• Preparing court forms and issuing proceedings• Using IKEN and CaseLines for court bundling and case management, acting as a superuser• Liaising with solicitors and case holders to obtain instructions and provide advice on non-complex matters• Preparing instructions to Counsel and attending court where required• Reporting to solicitors following hearings• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and overseeing legal assistants where necessary• Managing correspondence and general case progression• Assisting with the preparation of monthly statistics• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection and security protocols Ideal Candidate:• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Legal Services team• Experience handling contracts and advisory matters• Familiarity with IKEN and CaseLines systems• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload under supervision• Ability to attend the office in Oxfordshire on a weekly basis For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on or email Job Reference: J93643 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. Locum Contracts Paralegal - Full Time - £30-£45 per hour umbrella - Hybrid Working - Oxfordshire - Initial 6 months