Legal Assistant / Senior Paralegal

Assisting other staff in the Legal Section in a full range of legal duties, 1.Assisting in the preparation and conduct of civil and criminal litigation and attending Court with Counsel

2.Assisting in the preparation and conduct of a full range of child care cases including care proceedings, fostering and adoption.

3.Assisting in the preparation of the statutory notices and orders under a variety of legislation eg relating to highways, education etc

4.Assisting in the preparation of contracts and agreements

5.Assisting with freehold and leasehold conveyancing and Town and Country Planning matters.

6.Assisting with the work relating to adult social care including Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

7.Undertaking legal research as required.