Legal Assistant - Childrens Law
Job Description

This Local Authority is seeking a highly motivated and organised Legal Assistant to join their Socail care & Education team.

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide support to a lawyer in the full range of childcare proceedings, including drafting documents, uploading to the Court portal, booking Counsel, and checking Court bundles.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to work well under pressure.

• Provide administrative support to the lawyer


• Draft legal documents and correspondence


• Upload documents to the Court portal


• Book Counsel and liaise with external agencies


• Check Court bundles


• Assist with case preparation and research

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role


• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Strong organisational and time-management skills


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Competitive salary of £15 per hour


• 7 months ongoing contract


• Opportunity to work with a reputable company


• Gain valuable experience in childcare proceedings


• Potential for career growth and advancement

If you are interested in this Legal Assistant - Social Care & Education role, please submit your CV beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 .

we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work..

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