Highly Skilled Legal Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Locum Paralegal to join our team in Liverpool, working closely alongside a Local Authority to assist with the appointment of a Locum Paralegal (Child Social Care), on a 4-month contract, which may be extended at clients' discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To carry out casework instructions received from lawyers and have personal responsibility for assisting with the progress of cases ensuring value for money and efficient use of resources.
  • Provide support such as issuing applications, obtaining and organising documentation to meet the requests of the court, providing support to clients, assisting with the creation of bundles.
  • Responsible for the filing of such documentation within proceedings.
  • To ensure effective diary management to ensure that court directions are complied with in a timely manner.
  • To assist with the drafting of legal documents / applications as required.
  • To deal with straightforward casework and, where required, appear at court/tribunals on behalf of the Council ensuring that the Council's position is represented in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Prepare reports, documents, minutes and correspondence on behalf of lawyers, taking notes at meetings/hearings as required.
  • Plan and prioritise allocated work efficiently.
  • To pick up casework arising in their respective teams during peak times or where additional resources are required to meet demand.
  • To provide support to other teams if requested to do so.
  • To work flexibly and collaboratively with their own team and across the wider legal service as required.
  • To have responsibility for ensuring that support staff undertake tasks allocated within set timescales.
  • Ensure effective operational use of all service resources by regularly reviewing working methods, systems and equipment.
  • To assist with the collection of data/information to support the Senior Lawyers and Heads of Law.
  • To proactively maintain and improve client relationships.
  • To act in accordance with and promote the Nolan Principles in the council.
  • To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received.
  • To keep up to date with current and future law and practice affecting the Council.
  • To be flexible with regards to working hours to ensure that service needs and client requirements are met.

Educational Requirements:

  • Law Degree, CFILEX (or working towards the same) or demonstrable experience of working within a legal environment
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent drafting skills.
  • Experience of Office 365 applications effectively and good keyboard skills preferably experience of legal case management systems.
  • Ability to analyse and solve a variety of complex problems with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines on a diverse caseload.
  • Ability to develop good working relationships with managers and officers.
  • Ability to recognise and manage legal and corporate risk in cases.
  • Ability to work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way.
  • Ability to be proactive and have the energy, commitment and resolve necessary to get the job done.

The estimated annual salary for this role is approximately £36,000 - £44,800, depending on experience. We offer a competitive rate of pay and excellent opportunities for professional development. This role requires a strong understanding of the law and procedures related to child social care, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. If you are a motivated and experienced paralegal looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.



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