Our client, based in Essex, is currently recruiting for an Assistant Solicitor on a 3-month temporary contract.The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Undertaking a wide range of non-contentious work, including commercial landlord and tenant work and residential conveyancing, Right to Buy sales, freehold acquisition and disposal of land Support departments to ensure compliance with guidance, protocols and legislative changes Undertake residential and commercial conveyancing, drafting all documents to completion Provide clear, practical legal advice and support to Officers, Members and client departments on legislation, case law and best practice Skills and experience required:Experience required working in public service legal department Strong knowledge of legislation relevant to local governmentAbility to manage your own caseload with minimum supervision Rewards and Benefits:Hybrid workingFlexible working days Working hours:37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, plea