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.
Desired skills
* Good oral and written communication skills
* 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.
* Ability to think logically and flexibly to solve problems.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure.
* 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.
* 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.
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