Legal Assistant - Band 3

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Legal Assistant on behalf of the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Business Services Organisation Job Purpose: The postholder will be responsible for the carrying out of duties delegated by the Section Line Manager/Solicitor, in support of the Solicitors undertaking their professional roles within the Legal Services Directorate. Job Description: 1. Assist in the preparation of documentation and pleadings in connection with referrals from clients, drafting documentation and instructions and dealing with matters arising under the appropriate legislation. 2. Assist and liaise with Line Manager, Solicitors and Boards/Trusts personnel in collating material. 3. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of up-to-date statistics and information on the Legal Information System. 4. Assists in the preparation of Briefs for Counsel and where appropriate, arranges attendances on Counsel as and when required together with the attendance of witnesses at Court Hearings/consultations. 5. Ensures within their delegated responsibility that referrals and instructions from Boards/Trusts are dealt with in an expeditious and effective manner. 6. Liaises with Line Manager in developing teams/staff to enhance performance. 7. Liaises and corresponds with clients as required. 8. When necessary assists with internal Post and provides Outside Duties/Court Run cover. 9. Delegates such functions to subordinate staff as are consistent with the overall efficiency and effectiveness within the Directorate. 10. Actively participates in the BSO’s Performance Management system, where further specific objectives relating to the post may be identified. 11. Actively participates in the Directorate’s quality system procedures, including Investors in People, ISO 9001, and Lexcel. 12. Carries out all other duties as may from time to time be delegated to the postholder appropriate to the grade. 13. Participate where necessary in job rotation arrangements with staff of the same grade. If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below by 21st August 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below: Essential Criteria: Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have: 1. 5 GCSE’s including GCSE English Language & GCSE Mathematics (Grades A*-C) or equivalent qualification to demonstrate literacy and numeracy or Higher Qualification OR Have a minimum of 18 months relevant experience.* 2. All applicants must have 1 year’s experience working with Microsoft Office or similar. *relevant experience is defined as working within a legal or business environment undertaking legal, financial or administrative support. 3. Have the ability to prioritise own work to meet set deadlines and achieve desired outcomes. Further Details: · Hourly Rate: £11.67 · Location: Belfast If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below by 21st August 2024. Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer