Legal Assistant Band 3 - Belfast, United Kingdom - Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd
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Belfast, United Kingdom

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Legal Assistant (Band 3)

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

£11.11 per hour

Belfast BT2

Temporary Vacancy

Job Summary


The postholder will be responsible for the carrying out of duties delegated by the Section Line Manager/Solicitor, in support of the Solicitors undertaking their professional roles within the Legal Services Directorate.


Key Results Areas

  • Assist in the preparation of documentation and pleadings in connection with referrals from clients, drafting documentation and instructions and dealing with matters arising under the appropriate legislation.
  • Assist and liaise with Line Manager, Solicitors and Boards/Trusts personnel in collating material.
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of up-to-date statistics and information on the Legal Information System.
  • Assists in the preparation of Briefs for Counsel and where appropriate, arranges attendances on Counsel as and when required together with the attendance of witnesses at Court Hearings/consultations.
  • Ensures within their delegated responsibility that referrals and instructions from Boards/Trusts are dealt with in an expeditious and effective manner.
  • Liaises with Line Manager in developing teams/staff to enhance performance.
  • Liaises and corresponds with clients as required.
  • When necessary assists with internal Post and provides Outside Duties/Court Run cover.
  • Delegates such functions to subordinate staff as are consistent with the overall efficiency and effectiveness within the Directorate.
  • Actively participates in the BSO's Performance Management system, where further specific objectives relating to the post may be identified.
  • Actively participates in the Directorate's quality system procedures, including Investors in People, ISO 9001, and Lexcel.
  • Carries out all other duties as may from time to time be delegated to the postholder appropriate to the grade.
  • Participate where necessary in job rotation arrangements with staff of the same grade.

Essential Criteria:

a) 5 GCSE's including GCSE English Language & GCSE Mathematics (Grades A*-C)
OR equivalent qualification to demonstrate literacy and numeracy
OR Higher Qualification


OR
b) Have a minimum of 18 months' relevant ** experience.

** relevant experience is defined as working within a legal or business environment undertaking legal, financial or administrative support.


Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abides by the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.


Job Types:
Temporary contract, Full-time


Salary:
£11.11 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Belfast City Centre: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Legal Secretary: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person
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