Job description
Sure Start Staff are looking for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to work within the Legal Safeguarding Team you will primarily work in the area of Adult Social care and/or Education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team.

(We offer a supportive environment within a friendly and progressive team with Lexcel accreditation).

Employment Type: Temporary, with a possibility to extend

Pay: £19.50 per hour

Location: Warrington

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Duties, but not limited to
• To provide legal advice and services to Client Departments of the Council for the relevant specialist areas of Safeguarding Adults and Education.
• The nature of the work will include preparation of court documents and bundles, assessing client statements, liaising with the courts, counsel and other external organisations such as external solicitors and supporting the solicitors in the team with their caseload including support work on the most complex and high profile cases.
• The post involves provision of significant levels of support to the Legal Services Manager, solicitors and social work clients.
• To provide legal advice and guidance to Client Departments of the Council as and when required.

Requirements
• Strong administration skills associated with a busy office environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner.
• Strong organisational and IT skills are essential.
• A methodical approach to planning and organising your tasks to ensure they are carried out in a timely manner and to an accurate and high standard.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Confidence in dealing with clients in a caring and professional manner both on the telephone and in person, is essential.

All our roles are subject to pre-employment checks including references.

To apply for this position:

Please submit your updated CV outlining your employment history with dates and companies where you have worked including job titles and a summary of your duties and skills, alternatively call our office.

Please note - due to the high number of applications we receive we are only able to respond to candidates that are successfully shortlisted for the position.

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities