School Appeals Legal Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Venn Group

Venn Group
Venn Group
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Locum Schools Appeals Legal Assistant - Up to £14 per hour umbrella - Hybrid Working - West Midlands


Venn Group's specialist legal team are delighted to be recruiting for a
Locum Schools Appeals Legal Assistant with a
Local Authority based in the
West Midlands.

This is a great role for recent Law and LPC graduates who are looking to gain legal work experience and further develop their skills.


Daily duties may include:

  • Undertaking the Clerking of Appeals to include advising the Panel where necessary, communicating with the parties, and all associated administrative tasks
  • Providing support to Lawyers in the preparation of cases in readiness for Court proceedings/Hearings, including the drafting of Court documents and preparing indexed bundles, preparing witness lists, and generally liaising with other parties legal representatives to the proceedings on timetabling issues in accordance with rules of Court and Judicial Protocols as may from time to time be in force
  • Preparing under supervision all Court documents as required
  • Attending Courts and Tribunals, including attending upon Counsel, in connection with any proceedings and to prepare reports thereon as required
  • Under supervision carrying out all necessary tasks relating to appeal, Court, Inquiries, Arbitrations and Tribunals (or other appellant body) by or against the Council
  • Carrying out appropriate clerical tasks associated with legal work, including filing, photocopying and use of computerised equipment
  • Liaising with Officers within the relevant departments and to communicate both orally and in writing with outside bodies including Solicitors in private practice, Counsel and Court or Tribunal Officers
  • Providing assistance to all team members, Lawyers and other staff members as required
  • Assisting with legal proceedings in Courts and Tribunals for which the Council is a party
  • Assisting in the instruction and training of other Legal and Clerical Assistants as required
**Locum Schools Appeals Legal Assistant - Up to £14 per hour umbrella - Hybrid Working - West Midlands
More jobs from Venn Group
See all jobs of Venn Group