Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Somerset

£15 per hour

Full Time Contract ( 6 months long)Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Legal Assistant in Somerset. This is a contract with a scope for extension working full time hours.The job:

• Obtain instructions from client departments, complete standard documents and obtain necessary evidence from a number of sources to initiate Court proceedings
• Attend Courts supporting Counsel and assist with documentation, ensure witness attendance and assist with statement clarification
• Gives advice in consultation with Solicitors on Threshold for initiating the pre proceedings process and public law proceedings
• Undertake follow up work from PLO meetings - including drafting letters of instruction and checking parenting and viability assessments

The candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar occupation is essential
• Experience working in the public sector is preferred
• Must have obtained or studying towards a relevant degree

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on;