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Ayaan Jameel
Job Overview
Job Purpose:
The Client is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant who will assist and support the Senior Lawyer (Senior Legal Officer) and Assistant Head of Legal Services in such a way as to contribute to an excellent and continuously improving legal service to enable the Council to fulfil its vision of making Haringey a better place in accordance with Council values. Prepare cases for litigation, ensuring that all evidence, statements and summons are properly prepared and served and all parties are aware of and meet their deadlines; representing the Council in appropriate cases and liaising closely with court officers to ensure successful preparatory work.
Main Responsibilities:
- To Interpret and apply the law, dealing with procedural and other requirements applicable to local authorities, and in the giving of advice
- Have conduct of a caseload, attend case conferences and carry out negotiations on behalf of the Council.
- Organise and carry out a range of legal duties such as interviewing witnesses, preparation of proceedings, including advising on evidence and the merits of a case, with supervision as appropriate.
- Instructing Counsel for the presentation of cases in court, appeals, inquiries, tribunal and other hearings, negotiations or arbitrations.
- To prepare reports for senior managers and Members as required and to accompany and support Legal Offices in meetings and briefings.
- To supervise and support the development of the Legal Assistants through coaching and advice.
- To provide assistance and support to colleagues by undertaking research, assisting in preparation of work and ancillary duties on their behalf.
- To organise their own workload and that of those Legal Officers under their supervision to enable legal services to be delivered in a timely way, maximising resources.
Job Detail
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Offered Salary£25.55 PAYE £32.00 Umbrella Rate
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Career LevelLevel 3
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Experience2 Years
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QualificationCertificate