Legal Assistants
- Employer
- Southwark Council
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £32,592 - £38,766
- Closing date
- 28 Dec 2018
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- Practice area
- Civil litigation, Commercial litigation, Public law
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Legal assistant
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
Legal Assistants
£32,592 - £38,766
Permanent, Full-Time
Tooley Street SE1 2QH
Ref: SC02952
The role
We seek a legal assistant with associate membership of CILEX, or a law degree or equivalent qualification to join our established litigation team. The successful candidate will have experience of litigation, particularly in relation to a broad range of housing litigation, including possession proceedings and tenancy issues. Knowledge and experience of general litigation work will also be welcomed.
The central purpose of the role is assisting litigation lawyers in the delivery of quality legal services to the council’s departments.
This will involve advising council officers on tenancy issues, conduct of own case load of advice and routine/less complex litigation matters including drafting court documents and witness statements and liaising with external agencies including briefing barristers.
You should have a good working knowledge of court procedures and rules and be adept at prioritising, developing contacts and relationships with client groups and ensuring quality service provision.
Please click on the vacancy information & person specification and job description documents for further details about this role and information on what to include in your application
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Sunday 28 December 2018.
Interview and Assessments date: Friday 18 January 2019.
Click here to apply https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/jobs/legal-assistants-sc02952
Company
The Southwark skyline is an impressive sight. The incredibly diverse range of buildings, offices and leisure facilities make it a real mix of old and new. Located south of the River Thames, Southwark extends into south-east London, encompassing some of the capital’s cultural hotspots, vibrant communities and acclaimed green spaces.
Southwark is home to world-famous attractions such as the Tate Modern, Borough Market and Tower Bridge. The area is undergoing major regeneration, as evidenced by the rise of the landmark Shard building
As the largest Housing landlord in London, we’re committed to making a real difference to the quality of life for local people, making the home environment cleaner, safer and more modern.
Large-scale investment programmes are changing the face of the borough, and we’re working to ensure that this creates a fairer future for all in Southwark.
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