Job Description

My client South Gloucestershire Council are looking for a Paralegal Assistant.

We are looking for approx. 22 hours per week, days to be mutually agreed. Assignment to last approx. 3 months initially, with a view to extending.

Work that assignment will cover:

• Advise social workers on the Re X process to authorise a deprivation of liberty in the community and filing the application with the court.
• Keep a record of the progress of cases filed with the court, the orders made and follow this up with social workers to ensure that the Local Authority complies with court orders.
• Assist solicitors by completing applications to the court under section 16 Mental Capacity Act 2005 for welfare orders, updating bundles, e-filing orders, obtaining sealed orders and actioning court directions.
• Undertake legal research for solicitors and provide advice to the client department on care and support, mental health law and education law.
• Attend round table meetings and court hearings with counsel, where necessary.

Experience Required

• The candidate will have a law degree or CILEx level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice or relevant post-graduate qualification.

• Experience of working in a legal department, with particular emphasis on adult social care work, mental capacity issues or education law, ideally in a Local Authority setting.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care law and court processes - essential.
• Able to work as part of a team under pressure within tight timescales and have the ability to build and maintain positive working arrangements with colleagues, clients and all other relevant parties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as, excellent organisational and IT skills

Should you be interested in a role currently and are a Legal Assistant or Paralegal please apply with your CV and Daniel will be in touch.