Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant - Litigation Team

London Borough Council

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Salary: £31,434 - £32,346

We are delighted to be recruiting a Legal Assistant to support a dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Litigation and Prosecutions Legal Team.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy and talented Litigation team.

The role involves providing support and assistance to a team of Litigation and Prosecution Lawyers. Responsibilities include triaging the team's duty mailbox under supervision, preparing court bundles, drafting court documents and forms, and managing a small caseload under supervision. You will also prepare reports and process the team's invoices.

What's in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, along with a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts, including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location

The position is primarily based in Catford with a hybrid working approach, requiring you to work both in the office and from home regularly. Currently, you will need to work from the office at least 40% of the time, and additional attendance may be required for meetings based on service needs.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani at our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

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