Community Services Legal Officer

Community Services Legal Officer

Rate: £25-£30 per hour - Negotiable DOEContract Length: 3-6-month initial contractLondon Borough Council Hybrid Working

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Officer to join the Community Services legal team at a London Borough Council.

In this role, you will work closely with lawyers to provide legal and administrative support across a range of community-related legal matters. You will assist with legal casework, research, drafting documents and supporting the preparation of cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and senior lawyers in managing a caseload of legal matters, including conducting research, drafting pleadings, statements and legal correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation of court bundles, instructions to counsel and case documentation.
• Liaise with clients, officers, external parties and legal representatives in relation to ongoing matters.

About You

• A legal qualification up to degree level or equivalent relevant legal experience.
• A basic understanding of local government structures, powers and the legal framework affecting councils.
• Experience or knowledge relating to community-related legal work within a public sector or legal environment.

If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:

Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.

We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

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