Job Description

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Legal Assistant on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

Are you the Legal Assistant we're looking for?

Three posts - two in Safeguarding, one in Litigation

We pride ourselves in offering the best of London in one borough. The list is long but includes Brick Lane, Victoria Park, Canary Wharf, Columbia Road market, Tower of London, V&A Museum of Childhood and Whitechapel Art Gallery.

We have one of the youngest, most multi-cultural and fastest growing populations in the country - set to rise to 341,000 by 2023. Our residents are our greatest asset, and our part of the East End has been enriched by many generations of migrants who have made their home here.

This is an exciting time to join the council as we bring the old Royal London Hospital in the heart of Whitechapel back to life as our new town hall. Our well-resourced and Lexcel accredited legal team has a crucial role providing the full range and variety of expert services across all areas of the council's work.

We have also recently restructured our legal service which is now in the best position to meet the needs and aspirations that we share with our residents, and the wider community.

If you're an experienced and highly motivated legal professional looking for a fantastic opportunity to join our team, then we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding:

You will be one of a small team of Legal Assistants supporting our passionate Safeguarding Team, reporting to the Head of Safeguarding. You will deal with some routine matters as well as assisting with fast paced ad-hoc queries and support. Your support work will include preparation of bundles and drafting applications, consent orders and other documents within care proceedings.

Litigation:

You will be one of two Legal Assistants supporting a very busy Litigation Team, reporting to the Head of Litigation. Your support work will include assisting in a variety of civil litigation matters which are dealt with by the team including possession proceedings, disrepair, judicial review claims, parking enforcement, breaches of lease terms and anti social behaviour matters. Your role will include assisting in the preparation and presenting of applications for gas access warrants in the Magistrates Court, preparation of bundles, drafting applications and other documentation.

* Experience of the processing of fee notes and dealing with chambers will be an advantage.

* You will be able to work flexibly and at pace.

* You will have passed the Legal Practice Course.

If this sounds good to you, please apply for further information or call us directly