Overview
Our client is a large local government organisation looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their team. This is initially a 6 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant.
Responsibilities
* Assist in providing professional and comprehensive legal services to the Council, its members and other clients in relation to Childrens Services and other departments as required.
* In consultation with the Team Leader, ensure effective liaison with agencies including Health, Police, Probation, Courts and private practice solicitors to secure cooperation in preparation of cases for Court.
* Establish and maintain relationships with Children’s Services and respond to requests for legal advice and support related to Child Care law and practice.
* Provide extensive case management assistance to the Solicitor dealing with the case, including ensuring compliance by the local authority with court directions in care proceedings and other involved court proceedings; prepare draft case management orders and case summaries; seek disclosure; collate and redact documents for disclosure.
* Provide assistance and support for solicitors in interviewing witnesses, including taking statements related to proceedings in any Court, or other proceedings as requested; prepare statements.
* Provide legal support to the Team Leader and solicitors in delivering high quality, timely and proactive advice to Client Departments.
* Draft letters, submit Court Applications and accompanying documentation; attend Court to assist Counsel and take notes of evidence (if required).
* Service of Notices, Summons, Statements, Court Bundles and other documents on Courts and other persons.
* Any experience of working within a public sector environment would be a great advantage.
Additional Notes
* PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR5
* HYBRID WORKING MAY BE AVAILABLE
* Reference: LNKD1_UKTJ
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