Triumph Consultants are looking for a Legal assistant/Paralegal to provide legal support to legal officers and lawyers in the Litigation Regulatory and Community (LRC)Team. Assist the team with litigation and advice across Bristol City Council including all court work and advice Council Officers and committees.
Contract is for 6 months in Bristol.
Legal assistant/Paralegal
Pay Rate: £15.56 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37, Monday – Friday (4 days would be considered), 09:00 - 17:30
Contract length: 6 Months
Location: Bristol, BS1 5TR
Office-based
Key requirements:
- Demonstrate good experience of caseloads, clerical and administrative support in a legal environment.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of legal terminology, practice and procedure.
- Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or equivalent, including the following: Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and have a willingness to learn new applications and technology as appropriate.
- Desirable - Legal qualification or equivalent.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with all casework with legal officers and lawyers within the LRC team
- Preparing draft court applications based on precedents for the solicitor to review COP applications, county court eg possessions, injunctions, magistrates court summons.
- Issuing and serving court documentation in accordance with court rules & providing certificates of service to satisfy the court that documentation serviced in accordance with the court rules.
- Checking availability of and booking barristers where required.
- Actioning court directions including directions for obtaining disclosure and, expert assessments.
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Bristol 5309968 /8502
Legal assistant/Paralegal in Bristol employer: Triumph Consultants Ltd
Triumph Consultants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greenwich. With a strong focus on community engagement and housing development, employees benefit from meaningful projects that directly impact local residents. The company fosters a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all team members.
