5 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality legal and administrative support to the Social Care and Education Team, assisting solicitors across childcare, adult social care and education matters. The post holder will support the progression of legal cases by preparing documentation, managing correspondence and maintaining accurate records, while ensuring a high level of confidentiality, organisation and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to solicitors within the Social Care and Education Team.
• Assist with childcare, adult social care and education-related legal matters.
• Prepare, draft and format legal documents, correspondence and other case-related documentation.
• Assist solicitors with the preparation of documents for family proceedings and court hearings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records using relevant case management systems.
• Organise and manage legal documentation, ensuring information is appropriately filed and readily accessible.
• Assist with court and hearing preparation, including compiling relevant documentation and bundles.
• Communicate professionally with solicitors, clients, social care professionals, court representatives and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor deadlines, appointments and case actions, ensuring work is progressed within required timescales.
• Assist with legal research and information gathering where required.
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and respond to routine enquiries appropriately.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive legal, personal and social care information.
• Support the team with general administrative duties as required.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and in accordance with relevant procedures and professional standards.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role.