Brook Street (UK) Ltd are recruiting a Paralegal for our leading Public Sector Client,
Education Authority Northern Ireland, located in their Commercial Property Dept. Dundonald
Job Purpose
To act as Personal Assistant to a Solicitor within EA Solicitors
To assist with commercial property matters and the investigation and defense of informal and formal complaints / legal proceedings against the Education Authority ("EA") and/or controlled schools.
To undertake such other duties relevant to the Education Authority Solicitors ("EA Solicitors") as may be reasonably required from time to time.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To act as Personal Assistant to the Solicitor
To provide P.A. support to the Solicitor, always ensure strictest confidentiality and diplomacy, make and take calls on behalf of the Solicitor, and maintain a personal and office diary, ensuring compatibility.
Check and prioritise mail.
Co-ordinate and administer work of Solicitor in their absence, with regard to conveyancing/ property matters, employment law cases, litigation, tribunals (including SENDIST), judicial reviews and on-going legal matters.
Ensure the timely provision of advice and information to internal and external clients, regarding meeting strict deadlines.
To draft and prepare routine correspondence and reports, collate information and prepare and update statistical information.
Arrange meetings, consultations, Tribunal hearings, Court appearances an...