Paralegal Officer | Full time | legal litigation team | Preston, Lancashire | in Burnley

Paralegal Officer – Full time – Legal Litigation Team – Preston, Lancashire
We are looking for a Paralegal Officer to provide legal support to lawyers and, where appropriate, to be responsible for case work under supervision within the Child Protection Legal Team.

Salary £28,142 – £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Fixed term

Responsibilities

Prepare court bundles

Prepare documents for legal proceedings

Provide legal support to senior staff

Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings

Conduct appropriate casework under supervision

Perform other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as may be required, including other areas of work within the Child Protection Team

Equal Opportunities
The county council is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in both the delivery of services to the community and in its employment arrangements and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

Health and Safety
All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others whilst undertaking their duties and to assist the county council in implementing its general statement of health and safety policy.

Seniority Level
Entry level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Legal

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