We are working closely alongside a LocalAuthority in Plymouth to assist withthe appointment of a Lawyer on a10month contract highly likely to beextended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV forimmediate consideration.
Rate ofPay: 22.51 27.73 perhour
Responsibilities:
* Legal casework is undertaken as allocated bythe senior lawyer to
include general and specific adviceinstructing and liaising with Counsel professional experts andsurplus to capacity partners (work
sent out to privatepractice). The post holder must draft complex legal documentsrelating to their caseload
* The role may includeassistance with regard to witness statements and preparation ofwitnesses to attend Courthearings.
* Supervisions and training is providedto Legal Assistants by way of work instructions.
* Supervision is also provided regarding thehandling of files in the
interim stages of courtproceedings.
Qualifications:
* Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of theInstitute of Legal Executives.
* Demonstrableunderstanding of primary and secondary legislation and the generallaw as it relates to local authorities particularly in the fieldrelevant to the post
* Indepth working knowledgeof the legal field in which the post holder is
involvedwith
* Knowledge of the Local Government Act1972 and other legislation to
ensure the authorityoperates within its powers
* Commitment to keepabreast of changes and developments in law and
practice oftheir field and ensure that the team benefits fromthat
knowledge.
* Evidence of continuousprofessional development and commitment to
attendappropriate inhouse and external courses to precipitatethis
Experience:
* Demonstrableexperience of working with quality assuranceprinciples
* Demonstrable experience ofpersonally managing legal work to a high
standard ofaccuracy reliability and promptitude
* Experienceof working effectively within a teamenvironment
Pleasenote:
* You should beavailable to work immediately or at a shortnotice.
* You should have right to work inU.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltdis acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Weare committed to equality in the workplace and is an equalopportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles aretemporary though opening assignments can be and often are extendedby clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes becomepermanent. Important: We willinterpret your application as being permission to submit your CV tothis role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us tothe contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBSmust be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription tothe DBS updating service.
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Remote Work :
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