Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join Warrington Council’s Legal Safeguarding Team on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

As this role sits within Adults Social Care, the successful candidate will provide a significant level of support to the Legal Services Manager, Solicitors and Social Work Teams.

Key Duties:

• Providing legal advice and guidance to client departments and solicitors as required relating to adult safeguarding matters
• Attending legal meetings and act as a representative for the Council as required
• Preparing court and tribunal documentation
• Managing external lawyers including counsel
• Lisiaing with courts and tribunals
• Liaising with external parties in litigation including opposing legal advisers, experts and witnesses

Requirements:

• Experience of working as a Legal Assistant or similar, ideally within a Social Services Department
• Ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner
• Strong organisational and IT skills

Location - Warrington 1 day per week with 4 days working from home. 

If this role would be of interest, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible or contact Chloe at Belmont Recruitment to discuss further.