Legal Assistant - Commercial

Job Title: Legal Assistant: CommercialLocation: Harrow Civic Hub, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NTEmployer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of London Borough of Harrow)Contract: Temporary - Initially 3 months, with potential for extensionHours: 36 hours per weekWork Style: Hybrid / primarily office-based, with travel to client offices, courts and other locations as requiredRate: 17.26 per hour PAYE (rates may negotiated dependant on experience)Pertemps Recruitment Partnership is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join HB Public Law, the shared legal service supporting a number of North West London boroughs and Home Counties local authorities.This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to work within a specialist public-sector legal environment, supporting a team of lawyers and having conduct of legal matters across areas including property, planning, regeneration, contracts and procurement.The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist legal team, providing high-quality legal advice and support to public-sector clients while developing their legal knowledge, case management and client-facing skills.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and support on commercial matters including property, planning, regeneration, contracts and procurement.Provide legal research and support to lawyers and colleagues across the service.Manage a significant caseload in accordance with Lexcel requirements and maintain high standards of client ..... full job details .....