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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority. As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support, conducting legal research, drafting agreements, and preparing documents and court bundles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of routine and some non-routine matters under supervision.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to clients in the CPCA's services.
• Draft legal documentation.
• Research and analyze the law.
• Attend court with counsel on own cases and those of others in Legal Services.
• Use the case management system and record chargeable hours per annum or such other target as may be set.
• Provide performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• Play a full part in the team to which the postholder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings, etc., and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• Provide administrative support.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas of law relevant to the team in which the post holder will be working: Environment law, Transport Law, Contracts/commercial law, General Litigation, Employment law, Local Government Policy, Procurement & Contracts, Adult education, Property.
• Law degree (desirable)
• Experience of working in a legal office (desired)
• Experience of drafting legal documentation.
• Experience of using a case management system.
• Experience of undertaking a caseload of routine and some non-routine matters.
• IT literate.
• Experience of achieving chargeable hours targets.
• Experience of providing legal services to clients to agreed standards and of adhering to client care policies and initiatives.
• Understanding of the workings of local government.

What We Offer:

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where people can thrive both as individuals and as part of a brilliant team. As a Paralegal at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and contribute to the success of our organization.