Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to work on an interim basis with Rhonnda Cynon Taf County Council for an initial period of 3 months to work within the community and children’s services

37 Hours Per Week

Up to £16.26 Per Day (PAYE) or up to £20.68 Per Day (Umbrella)

Candidates with experience in children and adult services’ legal work from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply. This role would also suit a newly qualified lawyer seeking to enter into the public sector.

The Job-

• To assist and support the Community (Adult) and Children’s Services Legal team in the provision of high quality professional legal and administrative work as determined by the Head of Legal – Community and Children’s Services and the Service Director.
• To Support the Community (Adult) and Children’s Services Legal team in the delivery of its service to the Council including assisting in the preparation of cases, involvement in a wide range of adult protection issues, preparation of draft statements, attendance at strategic meetings and relevant Committees as well as assisting advocates at Court and liaising with other professionals.
• Drafting of various legal documents and legal forms, legal research, and the attendance at court.
• Opening new files, undertaking file reviews, diarising deadlines and complying with court orders. Undertake training and day to day use of a Legal case management system and legal support package.
• To Support the Childcare Legal Team when service requirements demand it in attending PLO meetings, drafting case management documents, preparing

Applicant Requirements-

Degree to level 2:2 or equivalent in Law

Experience of working in a legal department in either the private or the public sector