Job Description

Legal Assistant Childcare

Corby

Contract

£18.52-22.23 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant Childcare.

To deliver and assist the provision of effective support to the Legal Services team

and its clients in accordance with Council policy and procedures with the potential

progress towards qualification as a Solicitor.

General responsibilities applicable to all jobs

1. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other

people s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

2. Comply with the Council s policies and procedures including (but not limited to)

safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equalities, customer care,

agreed audit actions and health and safety (ensuring that reasonable care is

taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other

persons).

3. Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose

of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and

identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the

interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to

reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential

changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

CILEx LLB Hons Law or Level 3 qualified (or working towards CILEx level 3) or a similar qualification, or relevant

experience in Law.

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately (orally and in writing) with a range of stakeholders.

Awareness of the services provided by local government.

Flexible, positive can-do approach to managing change and work demands.

Previous experience of managing the demands of working and learning.

Legal work experience.

Good knowledge and experience of IT systems including Office 365.

Ability to collate and analyse information and to present it clearly in writing on routine and

less complex legal documentation.

Political and cultural awareness. Use of legal case management software.

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.