Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a part-time role with a prestigious local authority? One of my local government clients are currently seeking a Legal Officer to support our prosecutions under the Single Justice Procedure.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Managing case files and liaising with business support to ensure timely action
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Drafting legal documents, letters, reports, and articles
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Instructing counsel, experts, and suppliers, including raising and receipting purchase orders
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Preparing and submitting electronic court bundles, including uploading to digital courtrooms
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Assisting with billing, administration, and diary management
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Attending court hearings and clerking as needed
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Supporting onboarding and training of new team members
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Aiding in LEXCEL accreditation preparation
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Recording time/matter information accurately using our case management system
What We're Looking For:
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Experience working within a legal environment, ideally within a public sector legal team
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Confidence working independently and collaboratively
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A proactive attitude and high attention to detail
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Willingness to attend court and support high-level legal proceedings
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This is a hybrid role 1 to 2 Days per week in the office
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel