Legal Assistant

Good Morning,

I am currently representing Southwark Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Legal Assistant this role will be based at: 2 days office based SE1 2QH

The right candidate will:

• To support childcare lawyers and senior childcare lawyers and Head of Team
• Draft applications and issue court proceedings
• Redacting documents
• Managing bundles and ensuring updated in accordance with court directions adn upcoming hearings 
• Liaise with court, upload documents and bundles to fpl and other case management systems
• File and serve document's on court and on parties
• Obtaining and instructing counsel
• Hold a caseload of section 7 and 37 and general advice matters with minimal supervision.
• Diarising court hearings and meetings
• Assist lawyer in drafting letters of instructions to expert
• Assist in the preparation of cases for court, tribunals etc. and attend court where necessary.
• To respond to legal questions arising from the work of team including, where necessary, lawyers and/or counsel.

We require the following:

• Must have experience of working as a legal assistant/paralegal
• Must have minimum of 2 years’ experience  working with childcare law dealing public law care proceedings and private law contact /residence disputes

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,