Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant for our client a local government organisation in Lewisham, London.

The successful candidate will work at the direction and with supervision of the Senior Lawyer, to deal with routine legal and administrative work and assist members of staff with legal work, as assigned.

This role is a 6 month role month initial contract with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Under supervision and direction of the Senior Lawyer assist in a range of legal duties as required by the Senior Lawyer including interviewing witnesses and preparation of witness statements and other evidential material; assistance with, preparation and defence of proceedings in the Magistrates, Family Proceedings, Youth Justice, County and High Courts; co-ordinating the attendance of witnesses, Counsel and others in Court; representing the organisation at hearings of minor or straightforward cases, directions appointments and applications; service of notices or proceedings as required; preparation of documents and liaising with parties in respect of lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to buy matters; assistance with straightforward property transactions; assistance with straightforward contract and procurement matters; preparation of bundles and contract documentation.
• Carry particular responsibility under supervision for more straightforward cases which involves legal work of less complexity.
• Undertake legal research and assist more senior staff within Legal Services in respect of more complex transactions.
• Provide all necessary support to staff within Legal Services as required.
• Operate computerised case management and case progression systems, and input relevant data including time recording as required, adhering to current procedures for the scanning, storage and maintenance of all file records.
• Maintain awareness of relevant legal and procedural developments.
• Produce performance monitoring reports, collate and produce financial and other information and carry out such statistical recording and reporting as maybe required.

Personal Requirements:

• Obtained or studying for ILEX, Law degree, Diploma in Legal Studies or other relevant qualification.
• Basic knowledge of areas of law and practice relevant to the role.
• Ability to use standard Microsoft Packages in order to produce a high standard of work.
• Experience of working in a legal environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Experience of document preparation.

Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am – 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £23.10 per hr

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.