Paralegal required for an immediate start!

Opus People Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join the Children's Social Care Legal team at Milton Keynes Council for an initial 2 month contract either working from home or office based.

As a Paralegal you will be assisting the Principal and Lawyers in a wide range of matters relevant to your area of work including:

• Undertaking legal research
• Liaising with client departments within the Council and with third parties.
• Preparing on behalf of others legal documents including briefs to Counsel, summons, court applications etc.
• Preparing and distribute court bundles using the Case Management System.
• Attending and contributing to regular team meetings.

Key skills

• Law Degree and/or equivalent experience working as a Paralegal.
• Experience of drafting legal documents.
• Experience of undertaking legal research
• Willingness to undertake training in specific areas of Law.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines Excellent communication and organisational skills

If this role is of interest, then please do apply now!