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Paralegal

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
North West of England
Salary
Quotable rates
Closing date
13 Sep 2017
Reference
RK/022613

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Practice area
Public law
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
Not applicable
Position
Legal executive, Paralegal
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

LAW Absolute is currently seeking paralegals to join a trusted Local Authority based in the North West of England.

The role is for an initial three month contract with a high possibility of an extension.

The successful candidate will work in the Corporate and Community Team, which covers a range of legal areas such as: Corporate Law, Procurement Law, Regulatory and Enforcement Law, Employment and Civil and Criminal Litigation.

If your application is successful, you will be assisting the solicitors within the Corporate and Community Team and duties will vary according to your specialism. Your duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

  • attending client meetings;
  • interviewing and advising clients and witnesses;
  • explaining complex legal matters to clients and negotiating on their behalf;
  • analysing, researching and summarising legal information;
  • collecting information for the preparation of legal documents;
  • preparing documentation for litigation work;
  • drafting contracts;
  • issuing writs and tasking summonses;
  • liaising with fellow professionals from courts and legal practices,
  • conducting advocacy in Magistrates' Courts;
  • attending court to assist barristers and solicitors with the presentation of cases; and
  • keeping up to date with changing legislation.

The successful candidate must be hard-working and able to hit the ground running from the outset.

It is essential that you can work well in a team and keep up in a fast-paced working environment whilst meeting strict deadlines.

If this sounds like your ideal role then please do not hesitate to send a copy of your updated CV to Robyn Keegan- rkeegan@lawabsolute.com or call 02070928008.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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