Paralegal
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752726370
£25 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Midlands
Summary: The role of Paralegal involves supporting a local authority's Legal Services team by drafting legal documents, organizing files, and providing assistance across various legal disciplines. The position is ideal for detail-oriented legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in a collaborative environment. This is a flexible hybrid working opportunity with an initial contract length of six months. The role requires relevant legal experience and knowledge of local government processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prepare legal documents, notices, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Organise and update legal files in line with compliance regulations.
- Provide legal and administrative assistance across a range of disciplines, in particular Planning, Procurement and Contracts, Enforcement and Housing matters.
- Assist with complaints, information requests, and internal legal queries.
Key Skills:
- A law graduate (or equivalent) with relevant paralegal or legal administrative experience, ideally in local government.
- Experience in court processes, legal drafting, and working to tight deadlines.
- Good working knowledge of housing, planning, data protection, or FOI.
- A clear understanding of local government structure and processes.
Salary (Rate): £25 per hour
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Paralegal
Rate: £15-£25 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
West Midlands Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working
Are you a detail-oriented and motivated legal professional looking to grow your career in a supportive local authority environment? Weare looking for a dedicated Paralegal to join a thriving Legal Services team and contribute to a wide range of important legal matters that support the local community.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare legal documents, notices, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Organise and update legal files in line with compliance regulations.
- Provide legal and administrative assistance across a range of disciplines, in particular Planning, Procurement and Contracts, Enforcement and Housing matters.
- Assist with complaints, information requests, and internal legal queries.
Key Requirements
- A law graduate (or equivalent) with relevant paralegal or legal administrative experience, ideally in local government.
- Experience in court processes, legal drafting, and working to tight deadlines.
- Good working knowledge of housing, planning, data protection, or FOI.
- A clear understanding of local government structure and processes.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:
01772 954200
We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.
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