Temporary Legal Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/09/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/10/2018 23:59
Salary:
£21,962 to £24,964 p.a. (Grade 7)
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Further Information
A vacancy has arisen within Legal Services for a temporary Legal Assistant to cover a period of maternity leave. This post is temporary until approximately 31st March 2019 or until the working day prior to the return of the substantive post holder from maternity leave, whichever is sooner.
The post holder will provide support to a busy team of solicitors, including drafting Court documents and interviewing witnesses in order to prepare court statements.
The post holder will be also responsible for advising and assisting with provision of records and information to the police who require access during the investigation of a crime.
Candidates should have 4 GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent (including English) and have a recognised professional legal qualification either obtained fully or in part or be studying towards such a qualification (i.e. Legal Practice course, Institute of Legal Executives or Para-legal Association) or equivalent.
Candidates should have practical experience of working in a legal environment together with experience of procedures in relevant areas and knowledge of relevant law and guidance.
For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kelsey Clayton on 03000 269688 or email Kelsey.clayton@durham.gov.uk.
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on 03000 267247 or email hrresources@durham.gov.uk.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.