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

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is looking for a Legal Support Officer to assist in the Child Protection Legal Team. This full-time, fixed-term position involves preparing court documents, providing legal assistance to senior lawyers, and managing casework under supervision. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to equality and health and safety. The salary range is £28,142 - £32,061 per annum, based on a 37-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Provide legal support to lawyers under supervision.
• Preparation of Court bundles and legal documents.
• Conduct casework under supervision in Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Court bundles for legal proceedings.
• Provide legal support to more senior staff.
• Prepare witness statements for court.

Job description

Job Description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Fixed term | legal litigation team | Preston, Lancashire

The purpose of this role is to provide legal support to lawyers and, where appropriate, to be responsible for case work under supervision within the Child Protection Legal Team.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to provide legal support to lawyers and, where appropriate, to be responsible for case work under supervision.

• Prepare Court bundles
• Prepare documents for legal proceedings
• Provide legal support to more senior staff
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings
• Have conduct of appropriate casework under supervision
• Such 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.