Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a local authority in the Devon area whoa re seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details about the role and the requirements.

ROLE: Legal Support Assistant
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon
RATE: £13.00 to £13.40 per hour
CONTRACT: 3 months with potential for extension

Please note that this position will be full office attendance.

The Role

• To support the Senior Lawyers in undertaking casework and administrative duties for court


• To support lawyers in the Property, Litigation and Governance teams when required to do so


• With support, assist or deal with standard form agreements licences, notices, tenancies, leases, rent reviews and other general commercial matters


• Prepare or assist with the preparation of civil litigation including preparing, serving and filing court documents and the preparation of bundles from Work Instructions


• Deal with appointments before the District Judge in relation to interim applications in Debt recovery and possession proceedings

The Person

• 4 GCSE's A
  
  *-C (9-4) to include English and Maths


• Previous working experience in a legal support or administrative capacity within a Legal department would be essential


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel

f this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.