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 Responsibilities Provide 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 .....