Education Law Assistant (Remote/Hybrid) - Growth & Impact

Warwickshire County Council; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Generous Holiday allowance

Employee benefits scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Education Law Team within Warwickshire Legal Services. You will support advice, representation and intake in SEND Tribunals, School Admission Appeals and independent panels.

The role offers agile working, full-time 37 hours per week with potential for part-time arrangements, supporting local authorities and schools across various matters. You will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in learning a new area of law, strong

Qualifications

• 36 months relevant legal experience or a recognised legal qualification.
• Good client care, communication and interpersonal skills.
• High IT literacy and strong administrative abilities.
• Interest in learning a new area of law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advice and representation in SEND Tribunals and Education Law matters.
• Support casework for Education Law Team and interact with clients and schools.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and maintain case documents.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Team player

IT literacy

Administrative skills

Education

36 months relevant experience

Legal qualification (Law Degree / CILEx Level 6 or equivalent)

Job description

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Education Law Team within Warwickshire Legal Services. You will support advice, representation and intake in SEND Tribunals, School Admission Appeals and independent panels.

The role offers agile working, full-time 37 hours per week with potential for part-time arrangements, supporting local authorities and schools across various matters. You will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in learning a new area of law, strong