Legal Officer
Legal Officer
- Hourly Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella)
- Location: Leicester, LE1
- Job Type: Part-time (30 hours per week)
My client are seeking a dedicated Legal Officer to join their team, focusing on childcare law. The role involves managing a caseload of pre-proceedings matters and supporting solicitors with care proceedings. This position requires a professional who can attend PLO meetings, undertake case management duties, and engage with the national Family Law Digital Portal.
Day to Day of the Role:- Manage a caseload of pre-proceedings matters and support solicitors in care proceedings.
- Attend and provide support during in-person PLO meetings, primarily on Tuesdays.
- Conduct legal research, draft court applications, and use the Family Law Digital Portal.
- Obtain evidence in accordance with court directions and provide witness liaison.
- Oversee and assist paralegal and administrative staff within the team.
- Carry out miscellaneous duties associated with the role, ensuring high-quality legal services.
- Substantial vocational training and applied experience as a legal assistant or equivalent in a legal environment, supervised by a qualified Lawyer.
- Experience in drafting legal documentation and supporting Lawyers in these tasks.
- Experience dealing with public sector matters relating to child protection.
- Presentation skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Research and analytical skills, with the ability to give clear, concise advice and enter negotiations.
- Recent and in-depth knowledge of public child care law.
- ILEX or equivalent (full degree level ability in core areas of practice) or equivalent vocational training and experience.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexible working arrangements with a maximum of once a week office presence required.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to important childcare legal matters.
Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!
What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:
- A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
- Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
- A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure
- A dedicated payroll team
- Access to free training
- Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
- Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
- Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
- Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's
Reference: 53059405
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