Locum Contracts Legal Assistant – Hybrid Working – 3 months initially – Up to £20 per hour Umbrella – West Midlands – ASAP Start
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are excited to be recruiting for a Locum Contracts Paralegal to join a Local Authority in the West Midlands. Office presence will be required for one or two days a week. The position is for an initial period of three months with the likely scope to be extended thereafter. The client is ideally seeking a candidate on a full time basis – however candidates that have the relevant experience but with on a part time availability may also be considered.
The Client is seeking a motivated candidate who ideally has experience of dealing with construction contracts who is immediately available to join the team, however those with varying experience levels or notice periods are also encouraged to apply.
Ideally the candidate should have experience of working within a Local Authority but all applicants will be considered.
Duties may include:
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Work across Legal teams with any administrative tasks such as bundling and legal research
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Open and close cases on the Case Management system
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Drafting instructions to Counsel with support of Solicitors
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Drafting documents for Court
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Assisting with contracts, leases, licensing, prosecutions and property matters
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Reviewing existing contracts to fit for the Council’s purpose including construction contracts, collateral warranties and procurement of services under framework agreements
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Supporting procurement, commercial and governance advice on a range of projects from start to finish
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Advising on a range of local government law issues, including governance arrangements for shared services, data protection and freedom of information
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Drafting agreements including grant and loan agreements, service level agreements and all other formal documentation including NEC and JCT contracts
An attractive hourly rate of up to £20 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.
Please apply for this role online or contact Will Pardoe or Felicity Woodbridge via phone or email for further information.
0121 616 0660
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all
Locum Contracts Legal Assistant – Hybrid Working Model – 3 months initially – Up to £20 per hour Umbrella – West Midlands – ASAP