Description
Our local government clients in Worcestershire - West Midlands require a Legal Clerk to provide clerical and administrative support principally to the Child Care Team, but also to the rest of the division as needed.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To maintain and operate the written system for renewals of interim orders in Care Proceedings, under appropriate Solicitor supervision. To prepare and produce, under appropriate solicitor, legal assistant supervision, bundles of documents for legal proceedings and to deliver such bundles to the Court where necessary.
Qualification – Essential
GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
Further or higher educational qualifications, preferably with a legal element
Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
Experience with office systems, including the use of computer applications such as the MS Office suite
6 months of experience working within an office environment, preferably legal
Previous experience or awareness of Local Government or another public sector environment
Experience in the use of an electronic case management system
An attention to detail and accuracy
Good oral and written communication skills
An ability to prioritise workload and work in a self-disciplined manner and within tight deadlines over a sustained period and with minimal supervision.
A good telephone manner
Good keyboard skills
An ability to think logically and flexibly to solve problems.
An ability to stay calm under pressure
An ability to handle distressing material in a sensitive and confidential manner
Demonstrated that they are a team player
Initiative
Good numeracy skills
A commitment to operate within a customer-focused environment
A willingness to undertake appropriate training
Has a reliable broadband connection/ internet to allow remote working as necessary
The ability to travel to meetings, site visits or hearings at short notice throughout the County and occasionally beyond.
An interest in law or an associated discipline
Essential Compliance Requirements
3 Years References
DBS Disclosure Required
A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace